HIGHWAY FOREMAN 2

Section 45/ Traffic Engineering and Services 45/13103/HWYF2/04.16.26-AS 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 Position:

This position is a direct supervisor and working member of a statewide sign installation crew. Operates the equipment to install, maintain and repair signs on mostly interstate right of ways. May also perform work on other state right of way. 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 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 electronically controlled locks or industrial or heavy mobile equipment.

NOTE:

Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Schedule the work for the crew on a day to day basis and on a long term basis in order that his equipment and personnel can be utilized to the best advantage. Responsible for recruiting an adequate staff in order to have sufficient manpower to carry the work load. Responsible for making certain that all markings and all signs installed by his crews are applied and installed according to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and DOTD policy. Responsible for quality control of his crew which means, starches on new signs, signs not being installed level and straight, signs and the work location being clean after installation. Moreover, to verify that sign orientation is installed correctly. Required to remove sign trusses and cantilever on state routes that have failed inspection.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Compensation:

This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 for every hour worked.

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Laura Gibson Engineer 7 225-935-0115 The Louisiana Departm ent 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.