HIGHWAY FOREMAN 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5078720) Apply  HIGHWAY FOREMAN 1 Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Monroe, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 5/8349/HF 1/9.12.2025-cn Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 5- Monroe Opening Date 09/12/2025 Closing Date 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job   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 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 JOB The purpose of this position is to serve as a first line supervisor. This position is located in D05 Maintenance Section/U540 and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. + The incumbent is required to operate: single and double-axle dump trucks, front-end loader, tractor w/ cutter, excavator or backhoe, asphalt roller, asphalt distributor, bobcat w/attachments, computer, and Personal Data Assistance. + The incumbent must be knowledgeable in the safe operation of passenger vehicles as well as other operated by Highway Forman 1. + The incumbent must possess and maintain licensing in the following areas: Class “A” CDL. + The incumbent must be able to communicate both verbally and non-verbally in an effective manner to his supervisor and subordinates. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128940) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Supervises the MEO's performing maintenance to the highways and bridges. + Prepares daily labor and equipment report. Orders materials daily. + Guides and instructs assigned personnel to see that Highway Standards are met. + Conducts routine administration meetings and training. + Works emergencies at night. + May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. Position-Specific Details: The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing before appointment: 1. Must maintain a Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements 2. Random drug testing is required 3. Will need computer skills, cell phone, and PDA knowledge for performing regular job duties 4. Requires nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours 5. Lifting of a maximum of 50 pounds will be required. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty by a permanent DOTD employee, or Lateral Appointment Work Schedule:Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday. How To Apply: 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). No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines or call District 05 Training office at (318) 342-0181. Contact Information: Jim McCool Transportation Operations Manager (318) 428-3171 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 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? 02 What are your career interests? 03 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 04 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? + Yes + No 05 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 06 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email