Highway Foreman 1 (LaSalle)

DISTRICT 58

- Unit 580 - LaSalle Parish

JOB NUMBER

58/14135/HF1/03.25.2026-JB •This job is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only •The overall function of this position is to be responsible for the activities of a crew of equipment operators in maintaining/repairing roads in LaSalle Parish, with the primary responsibility for drainage, patching roadway, and shoulders. The role involves being on call for emergencies, working in inclement weather and challenging conditions, occasionally performing manual labor or operating equipment, and supporting nighttime or after-hours operations. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Supervises, trains and assists a maintenance crew in routine maintenance functions, which include pothole patching, repair of pavement buckling, cleaning or repairing drainage structures, maintain ditches, mowing, shoulder repairs, roadside litter clean up, tree removal, etc. Makes certain all assigned equipment is maintained and serviced within the department guidelines to minimize equipment downtime and performs daily equipment inspections. Prepare daily labor and equipment reports and enter the data in the Agile system and order materials such as fuel, tires, and supplies/ hand equipment as needed. Also, prepare incident or accident reports and assist in preparing payrolls. Ensures adequate and proper traffic control is implemented by mobilizing signs and traffic control devices as needed to protect the traveling public through the work area and makes certain they are used during maintenance activity. Also makes sure all other MEO's wear Personal Protective Equipment when appropriate. Conducts Performance Planning & Evaluation sessions with subordinates. Performs employee counseling sessions throughout the year as necessary to maintain employee performance expectations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

- Promotional, or Probation in Lieu of Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty.

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a CPG and will be filled as a Highway Foreman 1.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation:

Depends on qualifications; at minimum $24.10/hour .

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:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Contact Name:

Ernest Coleman Title:

Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent Phone Number:

(318) 992-4554 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 . Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.