What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1-2 (LAFAYETTE) position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Lafayette, LA
Classified
03-137999-DSS-10212026-DS
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
District 3- Lafayette
10/21/2026
11/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U750 / DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1-2
JOB NUMBER: 03-137999-DSS-10212026-DS
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.
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
District Sign Specialist help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by performing the duties related to the complete installation and maintenance of highway signs throughout the District on all state and federal routes including urban and rural areas.
No experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. Possession of a current Class D Chauffer's License.
This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve varying weather conditions, shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs depending on assignment.
Positions are located in Lafayette Parish, District 03/Unit 750 and report to Highway Foreman.
Minimum Qualifications
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a current Class D Chauffer's License.
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties
Depending on assignment and experience level, District Sign Specialist may:
- Possess a Class D Chauffeur's License
- Pass random drug testing
- Operate a forklift, gasoline post driver/auger, and various hand tools
- Lift 75 lbs. repeatedly
- Have knowledge of the use of UHF radio and proper radio etiquette
- Utilize cell phones, GPS devices, computer and email to facilitate communication.
This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation:
District Sign Specialist 1- $17.18 Hourly
District Sign Specialist 2- $19.67 Hourly
Career Progression: This position may be filled as District Sign Specialist 1 or District Sign Specialist 2, based on qualifications and agency needs.
Licensing Requirements: Certain levels may require a valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License or CDL prior to permanent appointment or start date, depending on assignment.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tyler LeBlanc
Transportation Operations Manager
337-262-6121
tyler.leblanc@la.gov
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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:
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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