HIGHWAY FOREMAN 1 (ST. LANDRY PARISH)

State of Louisiana; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana—Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a dedicated maintenance supervisor for St. Landry Parish. You will oversee a crew performing road maintenance, drainage work, and equipment operation, under the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent. CDL‑A is required; prior supervisory experience is essential.

Promotion opportunity limited to current permanent classified DOTD employees, with training and ongoing education as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, or facilities.
• Four years of experience in operation or maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains and assists a maintenance crew in routine maintenance tasks such as pothole patching and drainage work.
• Manages equipment and ensures safe operation and upkeep to minimize downtime.
• Oversees safety gear, signs work sites, and prepares daily work or incident reports.
• Conducts performance evaluations and counsels subordinates.

Skills

CDL Class A

Supervision

Road maintenance

Job description

DISTRICT 03 – U540 - MAINTENANCE – ST. LANDRY PARISH

JOB NUMBER: 03-8399-HF1-10202026-DS

THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY

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.

About this position

The overall function of this position is to be responsible for the activities of a crew of Mobile Equipment Operators in maintaining/repairing roads in St. Landry Parish. This position is located in the District 03/Unit 540/of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent for St. Landry Parish. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. Incumbent must have the knowledge, experience and the capability to train employees. Also must be able to skillfully operate and maintain any light or heavy equipment owned and operated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in maintenance operations. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. 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.

The incumbent is required to possess a valid Class A, Commercial Driver’s License before appointment.

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

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Supervises, trains and assists a maintenance crew in routine maintenance crew in routine maintenance functions; some examples: pothole patching, initial repair of pavement blowups, cleaning or repairing drain structures, mowing, shoulder repairs, cleaning up litter on roadsides, tree removal and etc.
• Supervises all assigned equipment, servicing and proper up keep to minimize downtime to ensure reasonable service life and provide for safe operations of equipment.
• Supervise a maintenance crew in supplying them with proper safety equipment and makes sure that work sites are always signed properly.
• Prepares Daily Work reports, incident or accident reports and may assist in preparing payrolls.
• Conducts Performance Evaluation System sessions on subordinates. Counsels and rates employees within the unit.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotion, only open to current permanent classified employees of DOTD.

For further information about this vacancy contact

Brandon Bundick

Transportation Operations Manager

DOTD-District 03

[phone]

[e-mail]

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:

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp