What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRADES APPRENTICE-MAINTENANCE RPR 1-2 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
DISTRICT 02-UNIT 720-HOUMA SUBDISTRICT
JOB NUMBER: 02/166676/MR/8.31.26-LA
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.
T his position is located in Unit 720, District 02’s Houma Sub-District. This unit is the bridge repair crew who maintains all bridges and tunnel within Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. Examples of bridges worked on are electrical vertical lift, hydraulic or electrical bascule, hydraulic or electrical double bascule, hydraulic or electrical swing, and Pontoon.
If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact—this could be an opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
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
A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before appointment.
Appointment Type: Probational or promotional
Compensation
Trades Apprentice $16.06 hourly
Maintenance Repairer 1 $17.18 hourly
Maintenance Repairer 2 $19.67 hourly
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Maintenance Repairer 1 or Maintenance Repairer 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum monthly salary for the Maintenance Repairer 2 is $6,136.00. Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Emile Blanchard
Highway Foreman 2
LA DOTD
320 South Van Ave
Houma, La 70363
(985) 857-3671
“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.”
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net)
DISTRICT 02-UNIT 720-HOUMA SUBDISTRICT
JOB NUMBER: 02/166676/MR/8.31.26-LA
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.
T his position is located in Unit 720, District 02’s Houma Sub-District. This unit is the bridge repair crew who maintains all bridges and tunnel within Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. Examples of bridges worked on are electrical vertical lift, hydraulic or electrical bascule, hydraulic or electrical double bascule, hydraulic or electrical swing, and Pontoon.
If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact—this could be an opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
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
- MAINTAINS AND PERFORMS GENERAL REPAIRS ON TUNNEL AND MOVABLE BRIDGE ENGINES AND GENERATORS. THIS WORK INCLUDES BUT IT NOT LIMITED TO THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF COUPLINGS, BEARINGS, SHAFTING, CABLES, SLEEVES, APRON RAMPS, COUNTERWEIGHTS, HYDRAULIC LINES, HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, DIFFERENTIALS, GEAR DRIVES, GRID DECKS, HYDRAULIC PUMPS, WINCHES, AND OTHER RELATED MOVABLE BRIDGES AND TUNNEL COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT.
- MAKES GENERAL REPAIRS TO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BRIDGE HOUSES.
- PERFORMS MANUAL OPERATIONS ON MOVABLE BRIDGES.
- PERFORMS TRAFFIC CONTROL ON BRIDGES
A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before appointment.
Appointment Type: Probational or promotional
Compensation
Trades Apprentice $16.06 hourly
Maintenance Repairer 1 $17.18 hourly
Maintenance Repairer 2 $19.67 hourly
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Maintenance Repairer 1 or Maintenance Repairer 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum monthly salary for the Maintenance Repairer 2 is $6,136.00. Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Emile Blanchard
Highway Foreman 2
LA DOTD
320 South Van Ave
Houma, La 70363
(985) 857-3671
“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.”
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net)
Salary : $16 - $20