About This Position:

This position is located in the Equipment Unit of the DOTD Headquarters Maintenance Division and reports to the Administrative Program Manager 2. The incumbent serves as the statewide equipment technician and assists in developing equipment specifications used in the procurement and operation of DOTD equipment. The position requires knowledge of roadway equipment and its applications in maintaining Louisiana’s highway system, which includes a fleet of over 6,000 pieces of equipment.

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.

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.

Job Duties:

• Supports DOTD equipment needs by developing specifications for statewide purchases. Communicates with districts, sections, and vendors to determine user needs and research industry standards. Enters specifications into LaGov and creates shopping carts for procurement.

• Develops technical specifications for the DOTD Buyback Program, a $24 million equipment initiative, by communicating with vendors and districts to identify user needs. Ensures familiarity with both industry trends and DOTD requirements, assists with Buyback pre-bid conferences, inputs specifications into LaGov, and serves as backup to the Administrative Program Manager 2 in managing the program..

• Monitors and analyzes equipment history to support DOTD fleet management and ensure maximum return on investment. Assists with equipment inspections for abuse, damage, or mechanical issues. Develops specifications for special equipment not commercially available, coordinating with districts, sections, and vendors to meet user needs.

Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Engineer Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.

• Engineer Technician 1 - 1,120.00/Biweekly

• Engineer Technician 2 - 1,282.40/Biweekly

• Engineer Technician 3 - 1,468.00/Biweekly

• Engineer Technician 4 - 1,680.00/Biweekly

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Robert Brown

Admin Program Director 1

225-935-0205

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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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