Engineering Technician 1 - 4

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a Geotechnical Driller to support foundation investigations statewide. You will operate the Geotechnical Explorations Drilling Rig and Cone Penetrometer Truck, set up and dismantle gear, and drive to job sites.

Responsibilities include sampling, maintaining equipment, and supporting field testing for DOTD projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and basic experience with heavy equipment and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Work outside hours

Drug test required

Class D Chauffeur's License

Class B CDL License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months of heavy equipment experience

Tools

Geotechnical drill rig operation

Cone Penetration Truck (LECOPS) operation

Traffic control setup

Job description

About This Job

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.

Minimum 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.

Job Specification

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.