Engineering Technician 1-4

About the Role

At DOTD, the mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure. This position assists professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in performing material sampling, testing, and documenting results in the District Laboratory. The incumbent must be self-motivated, able to perform duties with minimal supervision, and interpret unforeseen conditions. Participation in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and continuing education is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory materials testing, including asphaltic materials acceptance and verification, soils testing, and aggregate acceptance and verification.
• Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in materials sampling and/or testing.
• Keeps certifications current in Materials Testing Specialty areas.
• Assists with the materials quality assurance documentation program by maintaining an accurate and thorough inventory of all materials samples.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including emergency/disaster support activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
• Ability to interpret unforeseen conditions.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without minimal supervision.
• Must be able to interpret unforeseen conditions.
• Must participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs.
• Must attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary.
• Must keep certifications current in Materials Testing Specialty areas.

Career Progression

This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Compensation

• Engineering Technician 1: Starting salary is $1,120.00/bi-weekly + $2.00 premium pay per hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 2: Starting salary is $1,282.40/bi-weekly + $2.00 premium pay per hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 3: Starting salary is $1,468.00/bi-weekly + $2.00 premium pay per hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 4: Starting salary is $1,680.00/bi-weekly + $2.00 premium pay per hour worked.

Contact Information

Hobie Martin

Engineer 6

(318) 342-0111

Hobie.Martin@la.gov