Engineering Technician 1-4

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineering Technician 1-4 to join the Materials Testing Section in Baton Rouge. The role focuses on testing a variety of materials and ensuring data integrity for quality assurance in statewide construction projects.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, plus six months of related experience in engineering support or equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in test methods for materials testing.
• Ability to review sample ID information and determine testing requirements.
• Experience with recording and tracking test data.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing on Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, Aggregates, Steel, Adhesives, Paint, Thermoplastic, and Cementitious Materials in accordance with DOTD procedures.
• Performs calculations, records, checks, organizes, and enters test data into the required software; maintains sample log daily and verifies testing.
• Maintains testing equipment including basic calibrations, verifications, adjustments, and repairs.
• Tests proficiency samples from AASHTO CCRL and CT for Cement and Pozzolan on a semi-annual basis.
• Requests or obtains additional materials, supplies and/or equipment as needed to ensure efficient operation.

Skills

Test methods

Data entry

Sample review

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Engineering Technician 1-4

Section 22/033 – Materials Testing
22/90718/ET1-4/09.22.26-BH

About this Position:

This position is located in the Materials and Testing Section whose mission is to administer the Department’s Materials Quality Assurance Program. An integral part of the Materials Quality Assurance Program is the testing and evaluation of asphalt, concrete, soil, aggregate, steel, adhesives, cement, paint, and other related products in order to utilize adequate and cost-effective products in the statewide construction of concrete roads and bridge. An ideal candidate should be proficient in the test methods used to evaluate materials and be capable of reviewing sample ID information to determine the appropriate testing requirements.

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

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:

• Performs testing on Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, Aggregates, Steel, Adhesives, Paint, Thermoplastic, and Cementitious Materials in accordance with the Louisiana DOTD Testing Procedures.
• Performs calculations, records, checks, organizes, and enters test data into the required software application. Responsible for maintaining and keeping the sample log up to date, logging samples on a daily basis and performing acceptance and verification testing on all samples
• Performs maintenance on testing equipment (basic calibrations, verifications, adjustments, and repairs) when necessary.
• Tests proficiency samples from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and the Collaborative Testing Programs for Cement and Pozzolan on a semi-annual basis.
• Requests or obtains additional materials, supplies and/or equipment as needed to ensure efficient operation.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Justin Morris

Engineer 6

5080 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-248-4219

[e-mail]

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_main.asp.

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