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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Highway Foreman 2 in Coushatta, Louisiana
Highway Foreman 2
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Highway Foreman 2
Salary
$4,470.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Location
Coushatta, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
4/8140/HF2/4.9.26-KB
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 4 - Bossier City
Opening Date
04/09/2026
Closing Date
4/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
This position is located in District 04 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports to the Operations Maintenance Specialist. Serves as a Highway Foreman for a Districtwide Fleet Crew. Requires specialized knowledge and operation of heavy equipment, computers (Agile Assets), and tablets, as well as safe operation of passenger vehicles and other Highway Foreman 2 equipment. Must possess and maintain a Class A CDL and participate in required training and continuing education. Incumbent must be self-motivated, able to work independently, interpret unforeseen conditions, and perform minor repairs and maintenance. Responsible for operating and supervising specialized heavy equipment used in the repair and maintenance of state and federal highways in District 04.
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
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 electronically controlled locks or 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=128950) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Supervises an 8-member districtwide maintenance crew performing road repair activities using specialized heavy equipment.
Plans, schedules, and assigns work; oversees operations such as paving, milling, patching, and traffic control.
Monitors employee performance, prepares evaluations, and coordinates training with the Operations Maintenance Specialist.
Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and accurate daily documentation of work activities, labor, equipment, and materials.
Responds to public concerns, emergencies, and provides support during absences or disaster operations as needed.
This position requires a Class "A" CDL before appointment.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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 the position 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:
Mickey Martin
Transportation Operations Manager
318-549-8333
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
“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 here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp) .”
DOTD EMPLOYEES:Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
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
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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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If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.
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Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ?
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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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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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