Highway Foreman 1

Posting number: 03-10852-HF1-09112026-LR

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 3- Lafayette

Job classification: HIGHWAY FOREMAN 1

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Transportation, Maintenance, Training

Summary

DISTRICT 03 / U560 / MAINTENANCE / VERMILION PARISH

JOB NUMBER: 03-10852-HF1-09112026-LR

*THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD PERMANENT EMPLOYEES*

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.

The overall function of this position is to ensure that state roads are maintained in accordance with DOTD standards. This position is located in District 03 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times 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 necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Supervises asphalt roadway repairs including patching, leveling, overlays, bump removal, and pothole repair.
• Oversees shoulder maintenance such as reshaping, restoring with asphalt or aggregate, and vegetation control including mowing, tree/brush removal, herbicide spraying, and trimming.
• Supervises concrete roadway repairs including patching, leveling, and fixing blow-ups and joints.
• Directs intersection cleaning, litter pickup, work-zone traffic control, and equipment preventative maintenance.
• Leads crews during emergency conditions such as snow/ice control, high-water sign placement, debris removal, and spill cleanup.
• Completes daily reports, conducts evaluations, approves leave, assists with accident reports/payroll, trains staff, and fills in for supervisors when needed.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion or Detail to Special Duty

License Required: Louisiana Class "A" CDL required prior to being appointed to this position.

How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Robert Roberie

Traffic Operations Manager

DOTD-District 03

(337) 893-5523

Email: robert.roberie@la.gov

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:https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp