Engineering Technician 1-4

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist engineers in materials testing across soil, asphalt, aggregate, and concrete in the District 04 Lab. You will operate and maintain lab equipment, enter data in MATT or SM Materials, and support field activities such as drill rigs and roadway core collection.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to perform testing across multiple lab sections and operate lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in daily materials testing across lab sections.
• Enter testing reports into MATT or SM Materials.
• Coordinate with Project/Area Engineers and assist field activities.
• Provide training to less experienced staff.

Skills

MATT

SM Materials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MATT

SM Materials

Job description

About This Job

This position is to assist professional engineers and/or higher level technicians in the performance of materials testing in the District 04 Laboratory. The technician performs and maintains a wide range of materials testing and laboratory equipment across soil, asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and field operations. They enter and retrieve testing data using MATT or SM Materials, coordinate with Project and Area Engineer offices to verify project finals, sampling plans, and Federal Independent Assurance testing requirements, and assist with field activities such as drill rig operations and roadway core collection. The technician also attends required training, provides training and assistance to less experienced staff, performs additional duties as directed, and may support emergency or disaster operations.

About This Job

This position is to assist professional engineers and/or higher level technicians in the performance of materials testing in the District 04 Laboratory. The technician performs and maintains a wide range of materials testing and laboratory equipment across soil, asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and field operations. They enter and retrieve testing data using MATT or SM Materials, coordinate with Project and Area Engineer offices to verify project finals, sampling plans, and Federal Independent Assurance testing requirements, and assist with field activities such as drill rig operations and roadway core collection. The technician also attends required training, provides training and assistance to less experienced staff, performs additional duties as directed, and may support emergency or disaster operations.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to perform duties many times with or without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. This position also requires the incumbent to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform this task.

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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

• Actively participates in daily materials testing. This includes, but is not limited to, knowing all testing procedures in each lab section (soil, asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and field operations). Must be able to retrain and perform tests as needed in any/all sections of the lab. The technician must be able to use and regularly maintain any/all equipment in the lab.
• Technician must be able to enter the testing reports into the appropriate computer program (MATT or SM Materials) and recall the information as requested.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, field work on the drill rig, collecting roadway cores from contractors, and any other task around the lab as directed by a supervisor. May also coordinate with Area Engineers or Project Engineers for certain tasks. Technician may be required to be involved in Emergency/Disaster support.
• Coordinates with the Project Engineer's office to verify 2059 project finals. Verifies sampling plans submitted by the Project Engineer’s office. Coordinates with the Project Engineer’s office on the Federal Independent Assurance Program to determine the needed sampling and testing requirements.
• Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in testing procedures. May also provide training or assistance to new or lower-level technicians.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression

This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1,2,3, or 4.

Compensation

Engineering Technician 1 - The starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $21.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jeffrey Allen

Lab Engineer

318-549-8406

“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.”

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

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