TRADES APPRENTICE-MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 1-2

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 for District 02/Unit 775, Facility Maintenance. You will work on the CCC Administration Building, CCC Police/Maintenance Building, Pumping Station, and other state properties, performing plumbing, carpentry, and related repairs, and operating light heavy equipment.

No prior experience is required. A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License is required.

Qualifications

• Skilled in plumbing and carpentry work.
• Able to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, mowers and front-end loaders.
• No prior experience or training required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to buildings owned and operated by DOTD, including plumbing, HVAC, windows, ceilings, floors, water heaters and fixtures.
• Maintain grounds and landscaping; ensure safe entry paths to state property.
• Assist with roadway duties like pothole repairs, attenuator repairs and bollard replacements.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Forklifts

Mowers

Front-end loaders

Job description

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 775

JOB NUMBER: 02/118210/TRMR/8.19.2026-JF

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.

This position serves as the Maintenance Repairer 2 in the District 02 /Unit 775, Facility Maintenance. The incumbent of this position is responsible for maintenance and repair of the Crescent City Connection (CCC) Administration Building, CCC Police / Maintenance Building, Pumping Station and any other State Property assigned by Foreman to repair or maintain. The incumbent is also required to assist with roadway duties, including but not limited to, pothole repairs, attenuator repairs and cement bollard replacement. The incumbent must be skilled in plumbing and carpentry work. The incumbent must also be proficient to operate some heavy equipment such as forklifts, mowers and front-end loaders. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman.

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

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/.

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:

• Facility Maintenance: Performs repairs to buildings owned and operated by DOTD. Make repairs such as plumbing and HVAC, replace broken windows, replace ceiling tiles, floor tiles, change filters in A/C units. Perform repairs to hot water heaters, water fountains, and small equipment such as lawn mowers and weed eaters. Make repairs to ice machines, perform carpentry work such as hanging doors, repairs to walls, floors and other wooden structures. Repairs to water lines. Repairs to door locks and door hinges. Assists with mechanic repair and routine maintenance of the General Degaulle Pump station.
• Ground Upkeep: Mow grass at facilities listed above and any other State Property assigned by first or second line supervisor. Landscape maintenance includes trimming trees and bushes, remove weeds from flower beds. Grade and level grounds when needed. Ensure a safe path of entry to State Property. Performs repairs to sprinkler systems.
• Bridge Roadway Maintenance: Assists with the repair of potholes, removal of debris from roadways, repairs to damaged attenuators, replacement of damaged concrete bollards, repair of damaged signs, benches and trash containers. Cleans CCC ground level areas of debris and trash.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Maintenance Repairer 1 or Maintenance Repairer 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Maintenance Repairer 2 is $6,136.00.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation:

Trades Apprentice: $16.06 hourly
Maintenance Repairer 1: $17.18 hourly
Maintenance Repairer 2: $19.67 hourly

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License is required.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Percy Stone

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-376-0270