Civil Engineering Trainee Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 5/50394777/TA-ET/8/27/2026-CN
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 5- Monroe
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 751- Monroe- Ouachita PARISH
The overall function of this position is maintaining, repairing electronic traffic signal equipment and systems. This position is located in the District 05 / Unit 751 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
TRAFFIC SIGNALS

• Install, repair and maintain electronic traffic equipment and systems, computerize traffic signal controllers and equipment, and video vehicle detection equipment

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment. This includes indoor and outdoor lighting, heating and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration equipment, emergency power plants and control panels, electrical and mechanical equipment at the truck weigh stations, rest areas and sewer plants, and controls, switches and motors at the South 2nd Street pumping station.

FIXED AND MOVABLE BRIDGES

• Maintain and repair of roadway lighting, marine navigational lighting, and aircraft beacon lights on fixed and movable bridges. Perform the openings of movable bridges on demand twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: Trades Apprentice has a min. hour rate of 16.06 and max hour rate of 28.90.
Electronic Technician Trainee has a min. hour rate of 21.05 and max hour rate 37.88
Electronic Technician has a min. hour rate of 24.10 and max hour rate of 40.53
Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 7:45-4:15
A valid Louisiana Class "B" Permit or Commercial License is required before appointment.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*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. *
Contact Information:
For more job specific information, please contact:
Todd Freeman
Transportation Operation Manager-Traffic
(318) 342-0125
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