Trades Apprentice to Sheet Metal Worker

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a Sign Fabricator to produce standard and specialty signs following FHWA guidelines and DOTD standards. The role requires operating fabrication equipment and adhering to safety and quality procedures.

The incumbent will learn and apply DOTD training programs, attend required classes, and follow state laws and departmental policies. Collaboration with teams and accurate documentation are expected.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and prepares aluminum sign panels by cutting, punching, lettering, and applying reflective sheeting per DOTD standards.
• Performs sign layout and design work to meet specs and keeps accurate work orders and inventory.
• Operates fabrication equipment (forklifts, rollers) and handles materials and maintenance.

Job description

About This Job

Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services

45/93291/TA-SM/10.21.26-AS

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

Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services

45/93291/TA-SM/10.21.26-AS

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 Position

The position performs the fabrication of standard and special signs for the Districts and the Statewide Sign crews. The incumbent should have some knowledge of FHWA guidelines on Sign Design the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The incumbent will operate various pieces of equipment used in the fabrication process including a punch, shear, roller applicators, and forklifts. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. The incumbent must be able to follow instructions without requiring repeated corrections.

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Fabricates and prepares aluminum sheet and extruded sign panels by cutting, punching, assembling, and applying reflective sheeting, lettering, graphics, backing, and hardware in accordance with Federal Highway Administration and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development standards.
• Performs sign layout and design preparation, ensuring all signage meets applicable specifications, department procedures, and quality control requirements while maintaining accurate work orders and inventory documentation.
• Operates material handling and fabrication equipment, including forklifts, transports raw materials and finished products, performs preventative maintenance, and maintains all required departmental equipment certifications.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: May be filled as a as Trades Apprentice or a Sheet Metal Worker depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation

Below is the starting hourly rate for each level.

• Trades Apprentice - $ 1,284.80/biweekly or $16.06/Hr
• Sheet Metal Worker - $ 1,573.60/biweekly or $19.67/Hr

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Laura Gibson

Engineer 7

225-935-0115

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_rehabilitation.asp

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