Electrician Specialist Foreman (District 07 Bridge)

State of Louisiana • Lake Charles, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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, located in District 07 of the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), is assigned to Unit 720, oversee the Bridge Maintenance Electrical Crew, and reports directly to the Bridge Maintenance Transportation Operations Manager. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. While overseeing the electrical maintenance and repairs on movable and stationary bridges, ferry vessels, buildings, generators, rest areas, pumping stations, and other DOTD assets as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of experience or training in the electrical trade, two years of which must have been working with specialized systems such as high-voltage distribution lines, power plants, or heavy, high-voltage mechanical or industrial equipment, or with electrical or electronic systems such as traffic signals.
• Two years of the required experience must have been on-the-job experience.

Nice To Haves

• Class D Chauffer’s License

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities of bridge electrician specialists engaged in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical problems on any of seven moveable bridges, three ferry vessels, buildings, generators, rest area and other assets throughout District 07.
• Makes inspections to determine the need for repairs and estimates cost of repairs.
• Requisitions materials.
• Updates and files cost and time records for all projects.
• Provides training and guidance to subordinates.
• Assigns work to subordinates and approves work products.
• Approves leave requests.
• Accounts for labor, equipment, and materials on daily work orders charging appropriate control sections and/or asset numbers for the correct distribution of expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed