Engineering Technician 1-4

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4

Salary

$2,118.00 - $3,813.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

08/50560212/ET1-4/07.02.25-LT

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 8- Alexandria

Opening Date

07/02/2025

Closing Date

7/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

District 08-UNIT 158/Lab Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50560212/ET1-4/07.02.25-LT

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

The overall function of this position is to assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of materials testing and documenting results in the District Laboratory. This includes materials sampled and tested during the design, construction and maintenance phases of LADOTD projects. This position is located in the District 08/Engineering Section/Unit 158/Rapides Parish (40) of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineering Technician 7 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 continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

While in the 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:

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

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:

60% Assists the District Lab Engineer (Engineer 6} and/or Engineering Technician 7 (Supervisor) in the sampling and testing of construction materials for use on DOTD construction projects to ensure compliance with DOTD policies, procedures, and specifications. Performs and assists laboratory materials testing in the soil, concrete, aggregate and asphalt sections for acceptance and verification for both DOTD and FHWA Independent Assurance Testing. Assists in performing field investigations to conduct subsurface soil surveys, shallow borings, base and surface course acceptance measurements and construction verification for both DOTD and FHWA Independent Assurance Tests. Assists with Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCP) as required by DOTD EDSMs.

15% Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing materials sampling and/or testing. Complete all training for Materials Testing Specialty areas as required by the position. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower-level technicians.

10% Assists the ET 7 with the materials quality assurance documentation program by maintaining an accurate and thorough inventory of all materials sampled. Keeps accurate notes of all testing conducted. Enters test data into appropriate computer database and retrieves information and/or procures reports as necessary. Stays current with the latest developments in the Materials Management software.

10% Assists in the proper maintenance of all testing equipment, which may include cleaning, routine calibration, maintenance and certification of sampling and testing equipment.

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM.

Compensation:

• Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

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

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

• 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.

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.

"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 here.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Blaine Poole

Lab Engineer

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

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Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

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Do you acknowledge that this position is located in Alexandria, La?

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• No

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What are your career interests?

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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?

• Yes
• No

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