TRADES APPRENTICE-ELECTRICIAN

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual for an entry-level Trades Apprentice position. This role offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning and skill development in the electrical trade. You will assist skilled tradesmen in various tasks, including the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, troubleshooting equipment, and participating in on-the-job training. With no prior experience required, this position is perfect for those eager to start a career in the electrical field. Join a supportive team and gain valuable experience that can lead to journeyman status in the future!

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required for this entry-level position.
• A valid Louisiana Class 'D' Chauffeur’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical services including transformers and service panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors and control circuits.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

On-the-job Training

Installation of Electrical Services

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electrical Tools

Job description

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

DOTD Career Center

Trades Apprentice: $16.06 hourly

Electrician: $19.67 hourly

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

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice or Electrician depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum monthly salary for the Electrician is $6,136.00. Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. This position may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty or a Probationary Appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

HAROLD LINER

LA DOTD

320 South Van Avenue

Houma, La 70363 [phone]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

Function of Work:

To assist a journeyman level tradesman and to learn the trade by on-the-job training or formal instruction as prescribed by the employing agency.

Level of Work: Entry.

Supervision Received: Close from a journeyman level tradesman or assigned instructor.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Location of Work: May be used by all agencies; statewide.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from other entry or basic maintenance jobs by the performance of work directly subordinate to skilled tradesmen with the goal of preparing the incumbent for journeyman level status.

Differs from the journeyman level because it does not independently perform journeyman work in any trade. Assists a journeyman level Trades Job in its assigned duties.

Performs limited skilled tasks under close direction of a journeyman in an on-the-job training program.

Participates in training as prescribed by an assigned journeyman or agency policy.

JOB DUTIES:

1. INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR SINGLE AND THREE PHASE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INCLUDING STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMERS, SERVICE PANELS AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS (15%).
2. TROUBLESHOOT, INSTALL AND REPAIR ELECTRIC MOTORS AND RELATED MOTORS, STARTERS, RELAYS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND CONTROLS ON ALL OF THE DISTRICT’S FACILITIES INCLUDING ALL OF THE BRIDGE SPAN DRIVE MOTORS, BRIDGE SPAN LOCKS AND BREAK MOTORS, HYDRAULIC AND WATER PUMP MOTORS, TRAFFIC GATE MOTORS AND SELSYN SENDING AND RECEIVING UNITS (15%).
3. SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARDS AND CONTROL CIRCUITS INCLUDING ELECTRICAL SPEED CONTROL, RELAYS INCLUDING PHASE FAILURE RELAYS, LIMIT SWITCHES AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT BYPASS CIRCUITS (15%).
4. PERFORM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO ALL SYSTEMS ON THE DISTRICT’S MOVABLE AND STATIONARY BRIDGES AS WELL AS THE DISTRICT’S TUNNELS, UNDERPASSES, NAVIGATION LOCKS, INCLUDING SERVICE AND REPAIR TO GENERATORS, TRANSFORMERS, ELECTRICAL SERVICE PUMPS AND ROADWAY, NAVIGATION AND HOUSE LIGHTING (15%).
5. TROUBLESHOOT, SERVICE AND INSTALL REVERSING STARTS, UNDER VOLTAGE RELAYS AND MULTI-BREAKERS, BOTH SINGLE AND THREE PHASE (10%).
6. SERVICE AND REPAIR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES ON ALL THE DISTRICT’S BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS INCLUDING GENERATORS, TRANSFORMERS, AIR COMPRESSORS, AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL (10%).
7. INSTALL CONDUIT OF ALL SIZES AND RUN WIRE OF VARIOUS SIZES AND VOLTAGE RATINGS IN CONNECTION WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT (10%).
8. TROUBLESHOOT, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT AND OTHER FACILITIES AS NECESSARY (5%).
9. PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EMERGENCY/DISASTER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES (5%).