PARISH HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT (ST. LANDRY PARISH)

State of Louisiana; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 03 invites applications for a promotional maintenance position serving St. Landry Parish.

This role focuses on maintaining state roads to DOTD standards and reports to the Transportation Operations Manager. The incumbent will supervise maintenance activities, conduct weekly inspections, and liaise with state, parish, and city officials to address needs and concerns.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the construction or maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, railroad rights-of-way, levees, airport runways, taxi strips, parking aprons, or parking lots.
• Promotion, only open to current permanent classified employees of DOTD.
• A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates maintenance activities in St. Landry Parish.
• Conducts weekly roadway inspections throughout the parish and prioritizes maintenance work needs.
• Confers with state, parish, and city officials and the general public concerning maintenance needs and complaints.
• Ensures proper maintenance and servicing of equipment to maximize life, minimize downtime and promote safe operation.

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 540 / MAINTENANCE / ST. LANDRY PARISH

JOB NUMBER: 03-115927-PHMS-09102026-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.

The overall function of this position is to ensure that state maintained roads in the assigned parish within our highway system are maintained in accordance with DOTD standards. This position is located in District 03 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Transportation Operations Manager. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. 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.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Four years of experience in the construction or maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, railroad rights-of-way, levees, airport runways, taxi strips, parking aprons, or parking lots.

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

Job Duties:

• Manages and coordinates maintenance activities in St. Landry Parish.
• Conducts weekly roadway inspections throughout the parish and prioritizes maintenance work needs.
• Confers with state, parish, and city officials and the general public concerning maintenance needs and complaints.
• Ensures proper maintenance and servicing of equipment to maximize life, minimize downtime and promote safe operation.

Position-Specific Details:

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

A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before appointment.

Contact Information:

Brandon Bundick

DOTD-District 03

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