Engineering Technician

About This Job

This position is responsible for assisting professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of material sampling, testing and documenting results in District Laboratory. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also 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.

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.

• Performs laboratory materials testing such as asphaltic materials acceptance and verification, soils testing and aggregate acceptance and verification.
• Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing materials sampling and/or testing. Keeps certifications current in Materials Testing Specialty areas.
• Assists the ET 7 with the materials quality assurance documentation program by maintaining an accurate and thorough inventory of all materials samples.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This job may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay for every hour worked:
Engineering Technician 1-4 - $2.00/hour

• Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $1120.00/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $1282.40/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $1468.00/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $1680.00/bi-weekly

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

DOTD EMPLOYEES:
Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

David Brown, ET 7

Or
Matthew French, Engineer 8

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.