Traffic Signals Electronic Technician Trainee

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations in Monroe, LA seeks an Electronic Technician Trainee/Technician to maintain, repair, and operate traffic signal equipment and electrical systems across District 05. The role covers bridges, roadway lighting, and related infrastructure, with clear progression through a trades apprentice program.

No experience is required; training is provided as part of the state civil service program, with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:45–4:15) and a Louisiana Class “B” Permit or

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain electronic traffic equipment and systems, computerize traffic signal controllers and equipment, and video vehicle detection equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment. This includes indoor and outdoor lighting, heating and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration equipment, emergency power plants and control panels, electrical and mechanical equipment at the truck weigh stations, rest areas and sewer plants, and controls, switches and motors at the South 2nd Street pumping station.
• Maintain and repair of roadway lighting, marine navigational lighting, and aircraft beacon lights on fixed and movable bridges. Perform the openings of movable bridges on demand twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week.

Job description

DOTD-Engineering & Operations in Monroe, LA seeks an Electronic Technician Trainee/Technician to maintain, repair, and operate traffic signal equipment and electrical systems across District 05. The role covers bridges, roadway lighting, and related infrastructure, with clear progression through a trades apprentice program.

No experience is required; training is provided as part of the state civil service program, with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:45–4:15) and a Louisiana Class “B” Permit or