What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN ADVANCE position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$4,470.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Alexandria, LA
Classified
08/50537791/ETA/10.12.26-JC
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
District 8- Alexandria
10/12/2026
10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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District 08-UNIT 751 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/50537791/ETA/10.12.26-JC
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:
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.
The overall function of this position is to aid the Electronic Technician Supervisor by providing functional supervision over a team of electronic technicians and electrician specialists. In the absence of the Electronic Technician Supervisor, the employee schedules daily work assignments, requests needed materials for the team, and based on priority, responds to districts maintenance requests such as AC/HVAC, ice machine, and general electrical repair work for the numerous buildings maintained and operated within District 08. This position must provide functional supervision with the electrical repair, maintenance and operation of one (1) vertical lift bridge.
This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.
Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 751 and report to Electronic Technician Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience or training in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR
Possession of a CompTIA A Certification plus one of the following:
1. Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
2. Two years of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties
Depending on assignment, Electronic Technician Advance may:
- Reviews work of and provides guidance to lower level Electronic Technicians on a project basis.
- Reads and interprets the most complex electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during diagnosis and repair of complex electronic equipment.
- Makes estimates of repairs to determine if feasible.
- Provides visual inspection of television equipment, checking for safety defects and repairing as required.
- Maintains an inventory system of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.
- Performs diagnosis and repairs on the most complex electronic and mechanical equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis.
- Assists in check-out and installation of equipment and systems and recommends acceptance or rejection until corrections are made.
- Installs, updates, and expands components and systems to equipment and checks for proper operation.
- Performs repairs to component level on equipment responsible for.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation:
Electronic Technician Advance – $ $ 53,643.00 Annually
Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
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.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Chris Goatley
Electronic Technician Supervisor
318-561-5163
Chris.goatley@la.gov
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
Salary : $53,643