Highway Foreman 1

About the Role

This position serves as a key leadership role within District 05 (West Carroll) under the Maintenance Section. Reporting directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent, the incumbent supervises Maintenance Equipment Operators (MEOs) responsible for the upkeep of highways and bridges. The role is critical for ensuring that daily maintenance activities meet established Highway Standards and for managing resources during routine operations and emergency situations.

The day-to-day responsibilities involve guiding and instructing assigned personnel, preparing daily labor and equipment reports, and ordering necessary materials. The role requires active participation in routine administration meetings and training sessions. As a leader in the field, the incumbent must be prepared to work emergencies at night and may be called upon to support disaster relief activities. Success in this position requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally with supervisors and subordinates.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

This vacancy is a promotional opportunity open exclusively to current permanent classified Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) employees. No Civil Service test score is required for consideration.

To apply, eligible employees must click the "Apply" link to complete an electronic application. This application can be utilized for this vacancy and future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for monitoring the status of their application through the Current Job Opportunities page.

Important Eligibility Requirements:

• Information supporting eligibility (detailed experience and education) must be included directly in the application fields.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed education and experience sections.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected.

For specific training requirements, current employees should refer to the appropriate EDSM directive and PPM # 59 Workforce Development guidelines, or contact the District 05 Training office at (318) 342-0181.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact: Jim McCool Transportation Operations Manager (318) 428-3171

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.