TRADES APPRENTICE TO SHEET METAL WORKER (SIGN SHOP)

Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services 45/93291/TA-SM/09.28.26-AS

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 performs the fabrication of standard and special signs for the Districts and the Statewide Sign crews. The incumbent should have some knowledge of FHWA guidelines on Sign Design the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The incumbent will operate various pieces of equipment used in the fabrication process including a punch, shear, roller applicators, and forklifts. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. The incumbent must be able to follow instructions without requiring repeated corrections. While in an 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: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:

• Fabricates and prepares aluminum sheet and extruded sign panels by cutting, punching, assembling, and applying reflective sheeting, lettering, graphics, backing, and hardware in accordance with Federal Highway Administration and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development standards.

• Performs sign layout and design preparation, ensuring all signage meets applicable specifications, department procedures, and quality control requirements while maintaining accurate work orders and inventory documentation.

• Operates material handling and fabrication equipment, including forklifts, transports raw materials and finished products, performs preventative maintenance, and maintains all required departmental equipment certifications.

Position Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, or Detail to Special Duty Career Progression: May be filled as a as Trades Apprentice or a Sheet Metal Worker depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level.

• Trades Apprentice - $1,284.80/biweekly
• Sheet Metal Worker - $1,573.60/biweekly

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: Laura Gibson Engineer 7 225-935-0115 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 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.