Electrician Specialist Leader

State of Louisiana•Hammond, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service. This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Electrician Specialist Leader. This position is located in District 62/Gang 720 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports to the Electrician Specialist Foreman. The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of the use of plan reading, proper traffic control, National Electrical Codes, and Regulations. The incumbent is required to operate a computer, bucket truck, movable bridges, and must be knowledgeable in the safe operation of passenger vehicles as well as other equipment operated by Electrician Specialist. This position also requires the incumbent perform daily to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to task. This position requires the incumbent to have a cell phone and to be on call 24 hours a day and must perform his duties in all types of weather. This position may require the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class "B" CDL driver's license.

Requirements

Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
Must have a cell phone.
Must be on call 24 hours a day.
Must perform his duties in all types of weather.
May require the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class "B" CDL driver's license.
Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment.
The incumbent is required to maintain possession of a valid Louisiana Class B CDL while appointed to this position.

Nice To Haves

Extraordinary qualifications

Responsibilities

Leads stationary and assists in performing technical and highly skilled electrical maintenance on moveable and bridges that may include but not limited to maintenance and repair of bridge hydraulic systems.
Leads district and assist in performing electrical maintenance and lighting on all DOTD buildings, rest areas, blowers, projects that may include but not limited to lighting, restrooms, sewage plants, water wells, motors, compressors, and control equipment.
Assigns and inspects work done by Electrician and Specialists, is completed inspects and reports work done by contractors to insure that all work meets NEC standards.
May utilize construction drawings for rehabilitation, retro-fitting and troubleshooting.
May assist with specifications for new and replacement electrical equipment for bridges, may review electrical plans and makes recommendations for changes.