DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1 en State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

District 08-UNIT 750 Dry Prong, LA      

Job Number: 08/50410128/DSS1/09.15.25-LT 

District Recruitment for Grant Parish:

The overall function of the District Sign Specialist 1 is to perform the duties related to the complete installation and maintenance of highway signs throughout the District on all state and federal routes including urban and rural areas. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret and react to unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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.

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

Position Duties

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a current Class D Chauffer's License.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Job Duties: 

• Perform sign installation, replacement, and maintenance on all State Highways in accordance with the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This includes highway signing, construction and road closure signing, barricades, warning and other permanent and temporary signing. 

• Have knowledge of Louisiana vehicular laws listed in Revised Statue 32.
   

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 6:30AM to 5:00PM.

Required:

• Current Class D Chauffer's License.

• Pass random drug testing

• Operate a forklift, gasoline post driver/auger, and various hand tools

• Lift 75 lbs. repeatedly

• Have knowledge of the use of UHF radio and proper radio etiquette

• Utilize cell phones, GPS devices, computer and email to facilitate communication.

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.