ELECTRICIAN SPECIALIST
About This Job
This position is based in Section 42, Unit 072 – Plaquemine Marine Maintenance Unit of DOTD. At 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.
About This Position
The position is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on barges, ferry vessels, and related facilities operated within the DOTD Ferry System. The incumbent must be self-motivated and capable of performing duties independently or with minimal supervision, while also applying sound judgment to resolve unforeseen electrical and operational issues. Participation in DOTD training programs and continuing education is required to maintain technical proficiency and ensure compliance with applicable standards, including U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
- Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
- Install, test, repair, and maintain marine vessel electrical systems including generators, transformers, and switching equipment on state-owned vessels in compliance with USCG regulations.
- Use electrical testing equipment such as volt meters, ammeters, and watt meters to diagnose issues, adjust circuit breakers and relays, and verify proper system operation.
- Troubleshoot electrical distribution circuits and generating systems to identify outages, malfunctions, and performance issues, performing corrective repairs as needed.
- Install, repair, and maintain marine electrical distribution cables, conduit systems, motors, and lighting, and support emergency or disaster response activities as required.
Position Specific Details
- Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
- Compensation: Electrician Specialist - $21.05/Hourly up to $37.88/Hourly
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.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy contact: Steven Sibley Engineer 7 225-379-1820
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.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp