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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

To assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of materials testing in the District 04, Laboratory. Engineering technician positions are in a career progression group (CPG) capped at Engineering Technician 4. The required minimum number of years of experience, completion of required structured/specialized training courses, continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks and satisfactory work performance are required for incumbents to progress through the CPG. For more information about the minimum qualifications for each level in the series, refer to the Civil Service job specifications. For more information about structured training requirements, refer to the Department’s structured training policy.

This position requires a Class E Driver’s License before appointment.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to perform duties many times with or without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. This position also requires the incumbent to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform this task.

“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 include, but are not limited to:

60%Actively participates in daily materials testing. This includes, but is not limited to having knowledge of all testing procedures in each lab section (soil, asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and field operations). Must be able to retrain and perform tests as needed in any/all sections of the lab. The technician must be able to use and regularly maintain any/all equipment in the lab.

20%Technician must be able to enter the testing reports into the appropriate computer program (MATT or SM Materials) and recall the information as requested.

10%May be required to perform other duties as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to field work on the drill rig, collecting roadway cores from contractors, and any other task around the lab as directed by a supervisor. May also coordinate with Area Engineer’s or Project Engineer’s for certain tasks. Technician may be required to be involved in Emergency/Disaster support.

5%Coordinates with the Project Engineer’s offices to verify 2059 project finals. Verifies sampling plans submitted by the Project Engineer’s office. Coordinates with Project Engineer’s office on the Federal Independent Assurance Program to determine the needed sampling and testing requirements.

5%Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in testing procedures. May also provide training or assistance to new or lower level technicians.

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1,2,3, or 4.
Compensation:
Engineering Technician 1 - The 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.

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.

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 in order 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.

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

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

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jeffrey Allen
District Lab Engineer
318-549-8406

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