Highway Foreman 1 (Jennings Maintenance)

State of Louisiana; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a supervisory position for the Oberlin Maintenance Unit in the Jennings area. The role oversees a crew performing highway and bridge maintenance and requires a Class A CDL and readiness for night operations.

You will prepare reports, order materials, and ensure compliance with standards. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, conducting trainings, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, or related facilities.
• Four years of experience in operation or maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Experience in any combination of qualifying fields accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Mobile Equipment Operators performing maintenance to highways and bridges.
• Prepares daily labor and equipment report; orders materials daily.
• Guides and instructs personnel to meet Highway Standards.
• Conducts routine administration meetings and training.
• Works emergencies at night and may perform other duties including disaster support.

Skills

CDL Class A

Computer skills

PDA knowledge

Night work readiness

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 07 – Unit 580 (Oberlin)

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position supervises a crew of personnel and manages assigned work activities in the Oberlin Maintenance Unit (D07 Jennings Maintenance/U540) and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR

Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.

Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.

Job Duties

• Supervises the Mobile Equipment Operators performing maintenance to the highways and bridges.
• Prepares daily labor and equipment report. Orders materials daily.
• Guides and instructs assigned personnel to see that Highway Standards are met.
• Conducts routine administration meetings and training.
• Works emergencies at night.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

• Must maintain a Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements
• Random drug testing is required
• Computer skills, cell phone, and PDA knowledge for performing regular job duties
• Night-time operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
• Lifting of a maximum of 50 pounds will be required. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty by a permanent DOTD employee, or Job Appointment

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Contact Information

Mike Broussard

Transportation Operations Manager

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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others