Engineering Technician 1-4 (Deridder Construction Office Technician)

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

Job summary

Louisiana DOTD is seeking an Engineering Technician to support field engineering and project execution. The role involves earthwork quantity checks, preparing estimates, assisting field engineers, and maintaining material inventories. Requires basic computer skills (Excel, Word) and ability to read emails in Outlook.

Appointments are probational or promotional with a 40-hour work week. Salary is paid hourly, with a base rate per level starting at $14.00/hour plus a $2.00 optional pay per hour.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Computes and checks earthwork quantities, computation sheets, cross sections, related field books, benchmark forms.
• Generates partial and final estimates, final plans (As-Builts), and final change orders.
• Assists field Engineers when they are shorthanded in the field.
• Keeps accurate inventory (quantity and quality) of materials used by contractors.
• Specialized knowledge: read and send e-mail using Outlook; working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Site Manager.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Job

Help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service.

At the Louisiana Department of Transporta tion and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communi ti es, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more informa ti on about our agency.

This posi tion offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportuni t ies for career growth within DOTD.

The incumbent 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. The incumbent 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 task.

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 and Other Information

• Computes and checks earthwork quantities, computation sheets, cross sections, related field books, benchmark forms.
• Generates partial and final estimates, final plans (As-Builts), and final change orders.
• Assists field Engineers when they are shorthanded in the field.
• Keeps accurate inventory (quantity and quality) of materials used by contractors.
• Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: Work consists of reading and sending e-mail using Outlook. Must have working knowledge of basic computer software, such as Excel, Word, and Site Manager.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type

Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule

This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed.

Compensation

Salary depends on qualifications. The starting hourly rate and premium pay amounts for each level are as follows:

• 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.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Clint Dyke
Engineer 6
337-463-5332

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.

Additional Information

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

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

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.