DISTRICT 61- UNIT 750 
JOB NUMBER: 61/182771/DSS-1/04.12.2024-KL
DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1


About this position 
This position description reflects the duties and responsibilities of the District Sign Specialist 2, which participates in a career progression group starting at the District Sign Specialist I level. This position is located in the District 61/Unit 750/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development under the functional supervision of a District Sign Specialist Leader and direct supervision from a Highway Foreman 2. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
 
A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeurs License is required upon appointment.

The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth. Interested candidates may Click here to apply 
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No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
 
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
 
For further information about this vacancy contact:
 
Terrance Grant
Highway Foreman 2
225-231-4113
 
 
“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.” Differs from other maintenance jobs by the presence of duties specializing in sign installation and maintenance.75% Performs all sign installation, replacement, and maintenance on all State highways in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This includes highway signing, construction signing, road closure, barricades, warning, and other permanent and temporary signing. Determines exact placement requirements for speed zones, weight limits and other regulatory signing by interpreting legal orders with established regulations. May perform installations, replacement and maintenance of all pavement markings on all state highways in accordance with the MUTCD. This includes stop bars, arrows, legends, and other pavement markers. Determines the exact placement requirements for pavement markers as per the department's policy and specific guidelines. Cleans signs and performs discriminative tree and limb cutting to clear obscured signs.
I 0% Maintains electronic daily work reports (including GPS readings of sign locations), material used reports, truck inventory, and pavement marker inventory.
5% Maintains, transports, and programs changeable/portable message boards as needed. Operates and maintains all equipment including sign truck, small tools, etc., to perform duties.
5% Obtains training which is listed in PPM #59 (Workforce Development) for this position as well as additional training required by the Section Head, supervisor, and/or DSS Leader.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. This position will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the crew which may consist of entering GPS data into database and assisting the striping crew with traffic control.
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