Supplemental Information
DISTRICT 03 – UNIT 720 (ELECTRICIANS)
JOB NUMBER: 03-126520-50561130-TA-ES-03212025-DS
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trade Apprentice, Electrician, or Electrician Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
TRADE APPRENTICE – Starting salary is $16.06 / hourly.
ELECTRICIAN - Class "D" Chauffeurs License will be required upon Appointment. Starting salary is $19.67 / hourly.
ELECTRICIAN SPECIALIST - Class "D" Chauffeurs License will be required upon Appointment. Starting salary is $21.05 / hourly.
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.
Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:
Dawn Soileau or Lynn Reed
DOTD-District 03
Human Resources
(337) 262-6100
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No Experience Or Training Is Required.
Job Concepts
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.
Examples of Work
50% Performs routine electrical repair of electrical devices including motors, starters, panel boxes, switches, air conditioners, bearings, generators, relays and other electrical equipment that are part of the DOTD
30% Maintains movable bridges including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and control systems. Diagnose and troubleshoot the moveable bridge control systems (interlock systems).
I 0% Performs electrical system installation for minor remodeling and renovation work. This includes the review of existing loads, suitability of panel boxes and provide feedback to others who may be upgrading our systems. Ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building code for all work performed.
5% Installs different type of voltage transformers and may be required to adjust voltage of agency owned transformers. Troubleshoots shoots and open circuits in wiring, motors and emergency generators.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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