Painter Apprentice Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance 51/125306/PM/08.05.26-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: Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, working with your hands, and taking pride in improving the infrastructure that keeps Louisiana moving

As a Structural Painter 2, you will play an important role in maintaining and protecting DOTD bridge structures through sandblasting, painting, and skilled maintenance work. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a team, guide and train others, and help ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. This role requires comfort working at elevated heights, outdoors in various weather conditions, and operating specialized equipment while following DOTD safety standards and procedures.

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. 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 One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the painting trade. 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: Performs sandblasting and surface preparation on bridge structures, including work at elevated heights. Applies various types of coatings and paints using airless and conventional spray equipment. Provides direction, training, and guidance to Structural Painter 1 employees and apprentices while coordinating daily work activities.

Inspects job sites, ensures proper materials and equipment are available, performs equipment maintenance, and operates vehicles and equipment as needed. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty. Compensation: Starting pay from $21.05 up to $33.68 plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked

Applicants with extraordinary qualifications may be eligible for appointment above the minimum rate in accordance with Civil Service Rule 6.5(g). 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: David Moak Transportation Operations Manager 985-515-1605 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.