Section 22/G001 – Materials Testing
22/7888/ET1-4/07.21.25-BH

The incumbent of 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.

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 at time of appointment

•Class B CDL 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.

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:

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

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

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

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

• Maintains the department's Geotechnical Exploration equipment and vehicles.

Position-Specific Details:

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.

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

How To Apply:

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.

* 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.

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.