Engineering Technician 1-4

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development in Monroe is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist engineers with drafting, design, survey, and water resources tasks within District Design Office. The role requires initiative, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and readiness to handle unforeseen conditions.

Successful candidates will engage in DOTD training programs and ongoing education to support career progression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy equipment operation, or equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and interpret unforeseen conditions.
• Participation in DOTD training programs and continuing education as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work.
• Be self-motivated and able to perform duties with minimal supervision and adapt to unforeseen conditions.
• Participate in DOTD training programs and continuing education as required.

Skills

Drafting

Design

Survey

Water resources

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About This Job

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

DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 155 – MONROE– OUACHITA PARISH

Job Duties

• This position is responsible for assisting professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work in District Design Office.


• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.


• Will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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 .

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This job may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1,2,3, or 4

• Engineering Technician 1- Starting salary is $1120.00/bi-weekly


• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $1282.40/bi-weekly


• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $1468.00/bi-weekly


• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $1680.00/bi-weekly

Compensation

This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.

Work Schedule

Work hours are 7:45 am – 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

Other Details

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

Contact Information

For More Job Specific Information, Please Contact:

Gary Eldrige

[phone]

[e-mail]

Additional Links

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.