Engineering Technician ; District Lab
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 153 / DISTRICT LAB
JOB NUMBER: 03-138759-ET--LR
At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About this Job:The overall function of this position is to assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of materials testing and/or office duties in a District Lab. This position is located in the District 03/Unit 153/Lafayette Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineering Technician Supervisor. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:- IA Testing and Sampling Materials in the Field.
- Using State procedures to accurately perform testing on those materials.
- Using Statewide computer programs to properly record test.
- Using sophisticated laboratory equipment properly and safely.
- Performing equipment calibration and standardizations.
Career Progression: This Position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, Engineering Technician 2, Engineering Technician 3, or Engineering Technician 4.
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional $2.00/hour Premium Pay for every hour worked.
- Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly
- Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly
- Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly
- Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:Amy Hargroder
District Lab Engineer
DOTD/District 03
Email: amy.hargroder
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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