What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Foreman - Drainage Foreman position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
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
DISTRICT 07 – Unit 510 (Lake Charles Maintenance)
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About This Job
This position supervises a crew of personnel and manages assigned work activities in the Oberlin Maintenance Unit (D07 Lake Charles Maintenance) and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR
Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.
Note
Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.
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.
Contact Information
Clemence Guidry
Transportation Operations Manager
(337) 437-9122
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.
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
DISTRICT 07 – Unit 510 (Lake Charles Maintenance)
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About This Job
This position supervises a crew of personnel and manages assigned work activities in the Oberlin Maintenance Unit (D07 Lake Charles Maintenance) and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR
Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.
Note
Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
- Supervises the Mobile Equipment Operators performing maintenance to the highways and bridges.
- Prepares daily labor and equipment report. Orders materials daily.
- Guides and instructs assigned personnel to see that Highway Standards are met.
- Conducts routine administration meetings and training.
- Works emergencies at night.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
- Must maintain a Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements
- Random drug testing is required
- Computer skills, cell phone, and PDA knowledge for performing regular job duties
- Night-time operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
- Lifting of a maximum of 50 pounds will be required. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.
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.
- 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information
Clemence Guidry
Transportation Operations Manager
(337) 437-9122
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.