Trades Apprentice, Electrician Or Electrician Specialist

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Statewide Traffic Signal Construction and Maintenance crew. The ability to work out of town every week is required (lodging and per-diem provided). A Chauffeur's License (Class D) is required to begin employment. 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. The purpose of this position is to install, maintain, and repair traffic signal control devices. The incumbent possesses specialized knowledge in construction traffic signal control devices. The incumbent safely operates bucket trucks, pole trucks, directional drilling machines, trenchers, pavement saws, and passenger vehicles. The incumbent performs minor repairs and necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform tasks. Position assists the Foreman in the construction and maintenance of traffic signals, including: the installation of telephone cables, fiber optic cables, twisted pair cables, and electronic or computer components to operate traffic signal control devices.

Requirements

No experience or training is required.
A Chauffeur's License (Class D) is required to begin employment.
A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date for Trades Apprentice and Electrician.
A valid Class "A" or "B" CDL required before start date for Electrician Specialist.

Responsibilities

Assembles and installs traffic signals in accordance with plans and the current LA DOTD Standards and Specifications.
Inspects all materials used by the signal personnel on a daily basis.
Installs, repairs, and/or modifies new traffic signals and flashing beacons.
Installs electrical service equipment for traffic signal control devices.
Erects new signal poles by using a derrick digger to bore holes in the ground for setting wood poles and building concrete foundations for steel poles.
Uses bucket trucks for installing span wire between poles to support signals, signs, and various cables.
Lashes various sizes of electrical control cable to spans for connecting signals to control equipment.
Installs telephone cables and fiber optic cables to provide communications within DOTD and for other state agencies.
Utilizes electrical testing meters during testing and troubleshooting of electrical service and control circuits.
Uses locators to locate existing underground traffic signal wiring and devices that could be damaged during construction projects.