Section 22/G001 – Materials Testing
22/139963/ET1-4/02.21.25-BH

About this Position:

Performs as the driller in a geotechnical exploration crew and assists in the supervision of the crew while engaged in foundation investigations, borings, and field testing for proposed projects statewide.

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.

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

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.

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

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

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an 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.

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.

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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Johnny Sanford
DOTD Program Manager

1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-248-4127

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: www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp.

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.

Function of Work:
To participate in on-the-job training to learn basic, routine sub professional engineering tasks, as defined in the Examples Of Work Section.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close from an Engineering Technician 5, 6, 7, a professional engineer or manager of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from higher level engineering technicians by the focus on learning basic methods, techniques and procedures and by the presence of detailed instructions and close supervision.

Performs as the driller in a geotechnical exploration crew and assists in the supervision of the crew while engaged in foundation investigations, borings, and field testing for proposed projects statewide.

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:

• Class D Chauffeur's License

• Class B COL License prior to permanent status

• Drug Test is required

• Will need to perform basic computer work

• May require work operations that occur outside of normal work hours

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

40% Operates the Geotechnical Explorations Drilling Rig and Cone Penetrometer Truck (LECOPS).

20% Sets up and dismantles drill rig and ECPT truck; Sets up and dismantles Traffic Control Devices.

20% Drives Drill Rig, ECPT truck, tank truck, or utility truck to and from job sites.

5% Extrudes samples from Shelby tubing, assembling and breaking down split-spoon drive barrels, and cleaning samplers for future use.

5% Maintains the department's Geotechnical Exploration equipment and vehicles.

5% Clears obstacles such as trees and brush using chain saws and other tools to provide access to job sites.

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