Salary : $5,119.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 56/92476/ITS3/10.01.26-TJ
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 56
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

About This Position:
This position plays an important role in keeping DOTD's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operating safely and reliably across the state. The incumbent manages the maintenance and repair of traffic cameras, message signs, vehicle detectors, fiber optic networks, and other communication systems that help DOTD monitor and manage traffic in real time. The position works closely with technicians, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other DOTD staff to troubleshoot issues, coordinate repairs, manage projects, and ensure critical communication systems remain available to support motorists, Department personnel, and statewide operations.
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:
Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience or training in the maintenance and/or repair of electronic, electrical, or telecommunications devices, components, networks, or systems; OR

An associate's degree in electrical technology or electronic systems plus two years of experience or training in the maintenance and/or repair of electronic, electrical, or telecommunications devices, components, networks, or systems.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electrical technology or electronic systems will be credited as one year of experience.
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:

• Manage maintenance and repair projects for ITS equipment, including traffic cameras, dynamic message signs, vehicle detectors, fiber optic networks, communication towers, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot statewide communication and network systems, identify performance issues, coordinate repairs, and recommend improvements or new technologies.
  Locate, document, and protect DOTD fiber optic infrastructure, providing technical assistance for construction projects, relocations, repairs, and damage prevention within the DOTD right-of-way.
• Support DOTD's wireline and wireless communication services, including telephone systems, cellular equipment, radios, Wi-Fi, and other communication technologies used across DOTD facilities and roadways.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, consultants, and DOTD staff to resolve technical issues, conduct inspections and preventive maintenance, provide training, maintain system documentation, and support the continuous operation of ITS systems.

Position Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.
Compensation: This job is a WS-218 level and ranges from $29.53 to $53.14 / hr.

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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:

Shane Maddie

ITS Technician Manager
225-935-0289[email protected]

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
Required Question