Salary $3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly Location Hammond, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 45/138938/MEO2HVY/09.28.26-AS Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division Section 45 Opening Date 09/28/2026 Closing Date 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Section 45 - TRAFFIC

ENGINEERING AND SERVICES 45/151707

•Weekly Statewide Travel Required and must possess Class A CDL with Air Brakes before appointment

•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:

The position operates heavy equipment as part of the Interstate Statewide Sign Maintenance functions. This includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs on Interstate, LA and US routes. The incumbent is required to operate the following equipment: Digger trucks, Platform Trucks, Forklifts, Frontend loaders, Dump Trucks, Backhoe, Bobcat. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class A commercial drivers license with air brakes at time of appointment. 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 Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations. 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:

Operates heavy equipment for the installation, maintenance and repair of signs and supports on Interstate and US routes Statewide. This includes the new

MASSH 400

system that took the place of wood poles. Operates equipment including a crane/dragline (truck or track mounted) with a lifting capacity of greater than or equal to 40,000 pounds, and a truck mounted I Statewide Crew platform. The crane is used to lift beams, signs, trusses, cantilevers and is also used to bore holes up to 36" in diameter for support foundations. The platform is used to lift employees over 75 feet to work on signs and overhead structures. Assists the Foreman in the inspection of damaged signs and supports to determine material needs to complete the work. Also, help out on construction Sign Inspection when necessary. Ensure that the equipment has necessary supplies for daily operations. Helps erect specific traffic control devise such as cones and work zone signing prior to starting the work. In addition, the employee is on 24 hour call out in case of emergencies. Assumes supervisory responsibilities when the Foreman is absent. While on the ground or in the equipment overhead, the employee will operate small handheld equipment such as impact wrenches, drills, air rivet guns, etc. to assist in the mounting or repair of signs or supports.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

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

License Requirements:

A valid Class "A" CDL required with

Air Brakes Work Location:

Hammond, LA 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Brandon Elliot Transportation Operations Manager 225-935-0131 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 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.

•Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor 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