Engineering Technician 1-4 (Deridder Construction Office Technician)

Grambling State University; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites energetic applicants to help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long-term public service career. This role offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD.

The incumbent must be self-motivated, able to perform with minimal supervision, and able to interpret unforeseen conditions. Job duties include earthwork quantity computations, estimates and plans, and assisting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment operation/maintenance.
• Proficient with Outlook for reading/sending email and basic software like Excel, Word, Site Manager.

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 of materials used by contractors.

Skills

Outlook usage

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Site Manager familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Site Manager

Job description

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

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

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities 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.

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:

• 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:

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 - The 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

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.

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.