{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"00b1238698341e5bf0d95d3e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00b1238698341e5bf0d95d3e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00b1238698341e5bf0d95d3e","title":"TRADES APPRENTICE - ELECTRONIC TECH ADVANCED (BRIDGES)","description":"Salary\n\n$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly\n\nLocation\n\nLafayette, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\n03-50685728-TA-ETA-08212026-DS\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nDivision\n\nDistrict 3- Lafayette\n\nOpening Date\n\n08/21/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\n8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central\nAbout this Job\n\nDISTRICT 03 / UNIT 720 / BRIDGE MAINTENANCE\n\nJOB NUMBER:03-50685728-TA-ETA-08212026-DS\n\nAt 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.\n\nThe overall function of this position is to ensure that maintenance, repairs, modifications, upgrades and installations are made to all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges, facilities and rest areas and to assist the Electronic Technician Supervisor in all respective capacities. Maintenance of these structures and facilities includes troubleshooting malfunctions of all electrical and mechanical equipment/components related to the facilities and structures and preventative maintenance, which includes making continual inspections of the structure's operational equipment, and recommending repair work and equipment replacements to supervisors. The performance of the moveable bridges and district facilities has a direct impact on district operations, both in terms of minimizing impacts to the traveling public and in terms of quickly repairing malfunctions that pose safety issues.\n\nIf you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nNo experience or training is required.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties and Other Information:\n\nAssigns tasks, evaluates working group and provides feedback to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. Provides leadership and training to work groups.\nEnsures proper and efficient maintenance, by functionally supervising and performing inspections and repairs to all District 03 moveable bridges and facilities equipment, including all electrical and mechanical equipment.\nTroubleshoot malfunctioning electrical and mechanical equipment in the District as needed. Apprises supervisors of potential repair work and equipment replacements. Assists supervisor in estimating repair costs to determine feasibility of repair or replacement decisions.\nEnsures all work is performed in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Performs openings of movable bridges and provides training on opening of movable bridges as needed to personnel that perform bridge openings\nPerforms routine maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications, upgrades and installation of all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges which includes hydraulic components, electrical & interlock control systems, and troubleshooting/diagnosing malfunctions of movable structures, facilities, and rest areas.\nInstalls, maintains, and repairs single and three phase electrical services including step down transformers, service panels, and service connections. Service, troubleshoot, and repair control boards and control circuits including electrical speed control, relays including phase failure relays, limit switches, and electrical component bypass circuits.\nService and repair electrical facilities and grounds in District 03 including generators, transformers, lighting, and electrical systems. Routine repairs of all electronic devices, motors, air conditioners, bearings, generators, relays and other powered equipment.\nOversees the maintenance of all permanent and temporarily installed generators for emergency response related to power outages.\nPerforms electrical system installation for minor remodeling and renovation work related to facilities. This includes the review of existing loads, suitability of panel boxes and feedback to others who may be upgrading our systems. Reads and interprets electrical blueprints, electronic schematics, and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\n\nAppointment Type: Probational, Promotional.\n\nCareer Progression: This position may be filled as a Trades Apprentice, Electronic Technician Trainee, Electronic Technician, or Electronic Technician Advanced.\n\nCompensation:\n\nTrades Apprentice - $16.06/hourly\nElectronic Technician Trainee - $21.05/hourly\nElectronic Technician - $24.10/hourly\nElectronic Technician Advanced - $25.79/hourly\n\nHow To Apply:\n\nNo Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.\n\n 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.\n\n* 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.\n\nContact Information:\n\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\n\nBrandon Poirier\n\nElectronic Technician Supervisor\n\nDOTD-District 03\n\n(337) 262-6266\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\nThe 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.\n\nInformation on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:\n\n https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp\nLouisiana 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.\n\nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:\n\nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/\n\nParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave\nMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx\n\nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,\nMardi Gras,\nGood Friday,\nMemorial Day,\nIndependence Day,\nLabor Day,\nVeteran's Day,\nThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.\n***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor\n\nState 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.\n\nRetirement – 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):\nLouisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system\nTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),\nLouisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others","company":"Dotdengineering Operations","rawCompany":"dotdengineering operations","city":"Broussard","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-25T12:43:29.021Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-2094.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-repairers-commercial-and-industrial-equipment"},{"code":"49-9099.00","title":"Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other","slug":"installation-maintenance-and-repair-workers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"},{"code":"926120","title":"Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs","slug":"regulation-and-administration-of-transportation-programs"},{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"TRADES APPRENTICE - ELECTRONIC TECH ADVANCED (BRIDGES)","description":"Salary\n\n$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly\n\nLocation\n\nLafayette, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\n03-50685728-TA-ETA-08212026-DS\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nDivision\n\nDistrict 3- Lafayette\n\nOpening Date\n\n08/21/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\n8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central\nAbout this Job\n\nDISTRICT 03 / UNIT 720 / BRIDGE MAINTENANCE\n\nJOB NUMBER:03-50685728-TA-ETA-08212026-DS\n\nAt 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.\n\nThe overall function of this position is to ensure that maintenance, repairs, modifications, upgrades and installations are made to all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges, facilities and rest areas and to assist the Electronic Technician Supervisor in all respective capacities. Maintenance of these structures and facilities includes troubleshooting malfunctions of all electrical and mechanical equipment/components related to the facilities and structures and preventative maintenance, which includes making continual inspections of the structure's operational equipment, and recommending repair work and equipment replacements to supervisors. The performance of the moveable bridges and district facilities has a direct impact on district operations, both in terms of minimizing impacts to the traveling public and in terms of quickly repairing malfunctions that pose safety issues.\n\nIf you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nNo experience or training is required.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties and Other Information:\n\nAssigns tasks, evaluates working group and provides feedback to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. Provides leadership and training to work groups.\nEnsures proper and efficient maintenance, by functionally supervising and performing inspections and repairs to all District 03 moveable bridges and facilities equipment, including all electrical and mechanical equipment.\nTroubleshoot malfunctioning electrical and mechanical equipment in the District as needed. Apprises supervisors of potential repair work and equipment replacements. Assists supervisor in estimating repair costs to determine feasibility of repair or replacement decisions.\nEnsures all work is performed in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Performs openings of movable bridges and provides training on opening of movable bridges as needed to personnel that perform bridge openings\nPerforms routine maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications, upgrades and installation of all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges which includes hydraulic components, electrical & interlock control systems, and troubleshooting/diagnosing malfunctions of movable structures, facilities, and rest areas.\nInstalls, maintains, and repairs single and three phase electrical services including step down transformers, service panels, and service connections. Service, troubleshoot, and repair control boards and control circuits including electrical speed control, relays including phase failure relays, limit switches, and electrical component bypass circuits.\nService and repair electrical facilities and grounds in District 03 including generators, transformers, lighting, and electrical systems. Routine repairs of all electronic devices, motors, air conditioners, bearings, generators, relays and other powered equipment.\nOversees the maintenance of all permanent and temporarily installed generators for emergency response related to power outages.\nPerforms electrical system installation for minor remodeling and renovation work related to facilities. This includes the review of existing loads, suitability of panel boxes and feedback to others who may be upgrading our systems. Reads and interprets electrical blueprints, electronic schematics, and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\n\nAppointment Type: Probational, Promotional.\n\nCareer Progression: This position may be filled as a Trades Apprentice, Electronic Technician Trainee, Electronic Technician, or Electronic Technician Advanced.\n\nCompensation:\n\nTrades Apprentice - $16.06/hourly\nElectronic Technician Trainee - $21.05/hourly\nElectronic Technician - $24.10/hourly\nElectronic Technician Advanced - $25.79/hourly\n\nHow To Apply:\n\nNo Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.\n\n 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.\n\n* 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.\n\nContact Information:\n\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\n\nBrandon Poirier\n\nElectronic Technician Supervisor\n\nDOTD-District 03\n\n(337) 262-6266\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\nThe 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.\n\nInformation on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:\n\n https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp\nLouisiana 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.\n\nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:\n\nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/\n\nParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave\nMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx\n\nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,\nMardi Gras,\nGood Friday,\nMemorial Day,\nIndependence Day,\nLabor Day,\nVeteran's Day,\nThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.\n***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor\n\nState 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.\n\nRetirement – 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):\nLouisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). 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