What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Technician Trainee - Electronic Technician position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
Salary
$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Bossier City, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
4/50625662/ETT-ET/10.29.26-PT
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 4 - Bossier City
Opening Date
10/29/2026
Closing Date
11/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
This position is located in District 04, Unit 752 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. The overall function of this position is to install, repair, program, and maintain electronic traffic signal systems, solid-state computerized controllers, and video detection equipment. This position may assist in providing a wide variety of routine electrical maintenance and installation work at all facilities maintained by District 04 Operations. The incumbent is required to operate bucket trucks, forklifts and passenger vehicles as well as being required to have specialized knowledge in the use of voltmeters, amp gauges, PDA devices, computers and any other tools that are required for the job at hand.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
One year 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.
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 REQUIREMENT:
Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.
One year 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.
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 REQUIREMENT:
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:
- Installs, repairs, and maintains electronic traffic signal systems, solid-state computerized controllers, and vehicle detection equipment. Performs detailed preventive maintenance and inspection of all computerized traffic signal systems in the district on a yearly basis. Inspects the installation of new traffic signals and flashing beacons including wiring and cables, computerized signal controllers, and electronic signal heads. Performs the uploading and downloading of programming data to and from computerized traffic signal controllers using a laptop or hand held computer. Performs programming changes on computerized traffic signal controllers. Performs diagnosis and repair of data communication equipment for computerized traffic signal controllers in a coordinated traffic signal system.
- Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment. This includes primary and secondary high voltage systems, underground and above ground, indoor and outdoor lighting, cooling, heating, and refrigeration equipment, emergency power plants, control panels, generators and power distribution systems. Read and interpret electrical blueprints, electronic schematics and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Provide assistance concerning the layout of electrical and mechanical systems in all buildings. Perform preventive maintenance inspections on air conditioners, water heaters, ice machines and other equipment required by the Office of Risk Management.
- Perform diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of electrical devices, and systems associated with fixed bridges. Maintain and repair roadway lighting, marine navigational lighting on fixed bridges. Perform electrical maintenance work on the electronic signals and lights.
- Assist in keeping an adequate supply of electrical and electronie parts on hand for routine and emergency repairs. Assist in estimating repair costs to determine the feasibility of repairing or replacing electrical and mechanical equipment. Prepare Daily Work Reports (DWR) for all electrical maintenance work and traffic signal work. Assist telecommunications personnel with the installation of two-way radios in state vehicles.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Electronic Technician Trainee or Electronic Technician.
Compensation:
Electronic Technician Trainee - $21.05/hourly
Electronic Technician - $24.10/hourly
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.
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Shawn Ray
Shawn Ray
Electronic Technician Supervisor – District 04/752
Office: 318-549-8360
Email: shawn.ray@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 here.”
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