Highway Foreman 1

This position serves as one of the Highway Foreman's for Bienville Parish. The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of the use of heavy equipment and computers, and tablets. Must be knowledgeable in safe operation of passenger vehicles as well as other equipment operated by Highway Foreman 1's. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain licensing in the following areas Class A CDL License.

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** This vacancy is a promotion open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a detail to special duty. **

This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD employees only.
Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment. NOTE: Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

• Supervises a 56 member highway maintenance crew in the safe operation of heavy equipment and performance of road maintenance activities, including traffic control, pothole patching, drainage work, mowing, and construction tasks.
• Coordinates daily work assignments, schedules maintenance and repairs with the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent, and supports crew training, evaluations, and performance management.
• Assists with oversight of equipment maintenance and ensures accurate reporting and documentation of work activities, labor, equipment, and materials.
• Addresses complaints and service requests from public officials, property owners, and the general public by taking appropriate corrective action.
• Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and serves in the absence of the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent as needed, including supporting disaster response efforts.

This position requires a Class "A" CDL before appointment.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Josh Hays

Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent

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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.

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