Highway Foreman - Drainage Foreman

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Supervisory Maintenance unit member for the Oberlin Maintenance Unit (D07 Lake Charles Maintenance). The role reports to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent and ensures DOTD standards are met across highways and bridges.

Work involves night calls, daily material ordering, and administering crew training; must maintain CDL Class A and pass random drug testing. Work hours are 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds.
• Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

DISTRICT 07 – Unit 510 (Lake Charles Maintenance)

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 JOB

This position supervises a crew of personnel and manages assigned work activities in the Oberlin Maintenance Unit (D07 Lake Charles Maintenance) 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.

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 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:

1. Must maintain a Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements
2. Random drug testing is required
3. Computer skills, cell phone, and PDA knowledge for performing regular job duties
4. Night-time operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
5. 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:

Clemence Guidry

Transportation Operations Manager

[phone]

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.