What are the responsibilities and job description for the ITS Technician 3 position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$5,119.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Baton Rouge, LA
Classified
56/92476/ITS3/10.01.26-TJ
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Section 56
10/01/2026
10/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
About This Position:
This position plays an important role in keeping DOTD’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operating safely and reliably across the state. The incumbent manages the maintenance and repair of traffic cameras, message signs, vehicle detectors, fiber optic networks, and other communication systems that help DOTD monitor and manage traffic in real time. The position works closely with technicians, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other DOTD staff to troubleshoot issues, coordinate repairs, manage projects, and ensure critical communication systems remain available to support motorists, Department personnel, and statewide operations.While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience or training in the maintenance and/or repair of electronic, electrical, or telecommunications devices, components, networks, or systems; OR
An associate’s degree in electrical technology or electronic systems plus two years of experience or training in the maintenance and/or repair of electronic, electrical, or telecommunications devices, components, networks, or systems.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electrical technology or electronic systems will be credited as one year of experience.
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:
- Manage maintenance and repair projects for ITS equipment, including traffic cameras, dynamic message signs, vehicle detectors, fiber optic networks, communication towers, and related infrastructure.
- Monitor and troubleshoot statewide communication and network systems, identify performance issues, coordinate repairs, and recommend improvements or new technologies.
Locate, document, and protect DOTD fiber optic infrastructure, providing technical assistance for construction projects, relocations, repairs, and damage prevention within the DOTD right-of-way. - Support DOTD’s wireline and wireless communication services, including telephone systems, cellular equipment, radios, Wi-Fi, and other communication technologies used across DOTD facilities and roadways.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, consultants, and DOTD staff to resolve technical issues, conduct inspections and preventive maintenance, provide training, maintain system documentation, and support the continuous operation of ITS systems.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.
Compensation: This job is a WS-218 level and ranges from $29.53 to $53.14 / hr.
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 this job title 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.
shane.maddie@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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 : $30 - $53