Salary : $4,784.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location : Brittany, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 61/11075/PHMS/10.19.26-VC
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobDISTRICT 61 - UNIT 520 - ASCENSION PARISHAbout this position:
The overall function of this position is supervising & monitoring the maintenance work operations within the assigned parish. Assists the Transportation Operations Manager in managing maintenance activities within the assigned parish. This position is located in District 61/Unit 520/Ascension Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Area C Transportation Operations Manager. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate 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.
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This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD employees only.** Minimum QualificationsFour years of experience in the construction or maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, railroad rights-of-way, levees, airport runways, taxi strips, parking aprons, or parking lots.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties: - Supervises a parish maintenance unit and monitors the production of that unit's performance. Coordinates maintenance management activities within the assigned parish in conjunction with the Highway Foreman.
- Inspects all roadways in the assigned parish once within a two-week period and the parish unit's work site on a regular basis. Establishes priorities to prepare work schedules.
- Collects roadway condition information for highway need study and makes recommendations for state routes for Preservation Program, Contract Maintenance Program, and Interstate Rehabilitation Program within the assigned parish.
- Coordinates and collects information dealing with tree removal contracts prioritizing with the Roadside Development District Coordinator or Transportation Operations Manager within the assigned parish.
- Attends all necessary meetings to ensure their assigned unit is updated on personnel changes, inventory and productivity.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Position is open to current permanent classified DOTD employees only and may be filled as Promotion, Probation in lieu of Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty
Compensation: The pay scale for this position starts at $27.60 and is capped at $49.66.
Licensing Requirement: Incumbent may be required to possess at least a Class "D" Chauffeur's license at time of appointment
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:
Matthew Ducote
Transportation Operations Manager
225-474-2022
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Are you a current permanent classified LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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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".
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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?
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