ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - 4 (DISTRICT LAB)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District Lab in Lafayette Parish seeks an Engineering Technician to assist professional engineers and perform materials testing and related office duties. Reports to the Engineering Technician Supervisor with supervision as needed.

Requires self-motivation and participation in DOTD training programs. Starting hourly rates vary by technician level (ET1–ET4) with a $2.00/hour premium pay for every hour worked; levels range from $14.00

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
• Official job specifications available via the State Civil Service

Responsibilities

• IA Testing and Sampling Materials in the Field.
• Using State procedures to accurately perform testing on those materials.
• Using Statewide computer programs to properly record test.
• Using sophisticated laboratory equipment properly and safely.
• Performing equipment calibration and standardizations.

Tools

Statewide computer programs

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 153 / DISTRICT LAB
JOB NUMBER: 03-138759-ET-10192026-LR

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this Job:

The overall function of this position is to assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of materials testing and/or office duties in a District Lab. This position is located in the District 03/Unit 153/Lafayette Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineering Technician Supervisor. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and 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 tasks.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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:

• IA Testing and Sampling Materials in the Field.
• Using State procedures to accurately perform testing on those materials.
• Using Statewide computer programs to properly record test.
• Using sophisticated laboratory equipment properly and safely.
• Performing equipment calibration and standardizations.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression: This Position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, Engineering Technician 2, Engineering Technician 3, or Engineering Technician 4.

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional $2.00/hour Premium Pay for every hour worked.

• Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly
• Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly
• Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly
• Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly

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.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Amy Hargroder

District Lab Engineer

DOTD/District 03

337-262-6170
Email: [e-mail]

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

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.

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