TRADES APPRENTICE - ELECTRONIC TECH ADVANCED (BRIDGES)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 46,019,000 - 73,899,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Trades Apprentice / Electronic Technician Trainee to maintain electrical and mechanical systems on moveable bridges, facilities, and rest areas across District 03. No experience or training is required, and on-the-job training is provided.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable preventive maintenance to minimize travel disruptions.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Ability to perform maintenance, inspections and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with NEC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks and supervises the Electronic Technician crew.
• Supervises inspections and repairs on moveable bridges and facilities equipment.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical malfunctions and reports repairs needed.
• Maintains compliance with the National Electrical Code and trains staff as needed.
• Performs installation and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 720 / BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

JOB NUMBER:03-50685728-TA-ETA-08212026-DS

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 maintenance, repairs, modifications, upgrades and installations are made to all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges, facilities and rest areas and to assist the Electronic Technician Supervisor in all respective capacities. Maintenance of these structures and facilities includes troubleshooting malfunctions of all electrical and mechanical equipment/components related to the facilities and structures and preventative maintenance, which includes making continual inspections of the structure's operational equipment, and recommending repair work and equipment replacements to supervisors. The performance of the moveable bridges and district facilities has a direct impact on district operations, both in terms of minimizing impacts to the traveling public and in terms of quickly repairing malfunctions that pose safety issues.

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

No experience or training is required.

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

Job Duties and Other Information:

• Assigns tasks, evaluates working group and provides feedback to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. Provides leadership and training to work groups.


• Ensures proper and efficient maintenance, by functionally supervising and performing inspections and repairs to all District 03 moveable bridges and facilities equipment, including all electrical and mechanical equipment.


• Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical and mechanical equipment in the District as needed. Apprises supervisors of potential repair work and equipment replacements. Assists supervisor in estimating repair costs to determine feasibility of repair or replacement decisions.


• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Performs openings of movable bridges and provides training on opening of movable bridges as needed to personnel that perform bridge openings


• Performs routine maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications, upgrades and installation of all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges which includes hydraulic components, electrical & interlock control systems, and troubleshooting/diagnosing malfunctions of movable structures, facilities, and rest areas.


• Installs, maintains, and repairs single and three phase electrical services including step down transformers, service panels, and service connections. 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.


• Service and repair electrical facilities and grounds in District 03 including generators, transformers, lighting, and electrical systems. Routine repairs of all electronic devices, motors, air conditioners, bearings, generators, relays and other powered equipment.


• Oversees the maintenance of all permanent and temporarily installed generators for emergency response related to power outages.


• Performs electrical system installation for minor remodeling and renovation work related to facilities. This includes the review of existing loads, suitability of panel boxes and feedback to others who may be upgrading our systems. Reads and interprets electrical blueprints, electronic schematics, and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional.

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Trades Apprentice, Electronic Technician Trainee, Electronic Technician, or Electronic Technician Advanced.

Compensation:

• Trades Apprentice - $16.06/hourly


• Electronic Technician Trainee - $21.05/hourly


• Electronic Technician - $24.10/hourly


• Electronic Technician Advanced - $25.79/hourly

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

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