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About This JobAt 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 is advanced level work with maintenance, repair and construction of electrical facilities on movable bridges, tunnels, underpasses, ferries, buildings, grounds and navigation locks. The duties of this position require that the incumbent work directly on or be exposed to energized electrical conductors and equipment carrying in excess of 480 volts. If you're driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties And Other InformationJob Duties:Install, maintain and repair single and three phase electrical services including step-down transformers, service panels and service connections.Troubleshoot, install and repair electric motors and related motors, starters, relays and circuit breakers and controls on all of the district's facilities including all of the bridge span drive motors, bridge span locks and break motors, hydraulic and water pump motors, traffic gate motors and Selsyn sending and receiving units.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.Perform electrical maintenance and repair to all systems on the district's movable and stationary bridges as well as the district's tunnels, underpasses, navigation locks, including service and repair to generators, transformers, electrical service pumps and roadway, navigation and house lighting.Troubleshoot, service and install reversing starts, under voltage relays and multi-breakers, both single and three phase.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or promotionalCompensation:Trades Apprentice $16.06 hourlyElectrician $19.67 hourlyElectrician Specialist $21.05Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Electrician, or Electrician Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum monthly salary for the Electrician Specialist is $6,566.00. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts.A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License may be required at time of appointment.How To Apply: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.Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.For further information about this vacancy contact:HAROLD LINERELECTRICIAN SPECIALIST FOREMANLA DOTD320 South Van AvenueHouma, La 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: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net)Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.BenefitsLouisiana 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 Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin 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 ( Retirement System of Louisiana ( School Employees Retirement System ( among others
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houma, LA, 70360, US
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