Engineering Technician 5

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) hiring a District 05 Engineering Technician 5 in Monroe, LA to serve as an Assistant Asphalt Plant Inspector. You will participate in asphalt production inspection, materials testing, and QA under supervision, with leadership duties possible for lower-level staff.

Responsibilities include evaluating mixtures, reviewing tests, and assisting with corrective actions, plus training and committee work.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.

Responsibilities

• Assists with reviewing proposed asphalt mixtures and performing sampling and testing to determine whether materials meet DOTD requirements.
• Inspects asphalt plants, equipment, materials, and production processes to verify they meet required safety, quality, and operating standards.
• Reviews quality control records and test results, analyzes data, and assists with determining material quality and payment recommendations.
• Assists with identifying and resolving asphalt production and testing problems, including investigating material deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Completes required training and participates in technical committees, procedure development, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) training.

Education

High school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience

Eighteen semester hours in architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics

Job description

DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 155 Monroe

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

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

This Engineering Technician 5 serves as an Assistant Asphalt Plant Inspector within the District Laboratory, performing advanced and highly complex sub-professional engineering work related to asphalt plant inspection, materials testing, and quality assurance. The position works under the broad supervision of the Engineering Technician Consultant responsible for Plant Inspection and assists in monitoring asphalt production and construction materials for compliance with DOTD specifications, quality assurance requirements, and established testing procedures.

The position may also serve as a lead worker, providing technical guidance, training, and functional direction to lower-level personnel engaged in sub-professional engineering work.

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/

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Assists with reviewing proposed asphalt mixtures and performing sampling and testing to determine whether materials meet DOTD requirements.
• Inspects asphalt plants, equipment, materials, and production processes to verify they meet required safety, quality, and operating standards.
• Reviews quality control records and test results, analyzes data, and assists with determining material quality and payment recommendations.
• Assists with identifying and resolving asphalt production and testing problems, including investigating material deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Completes required training and participates in technical committees, procedure development, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) training.

Position Specific Details:

• Appointment Type:Probational, Promotional. Detail to Special Duty, Job Appointment
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
• Compensation: The bi-weekly salary for this position is $1,923.20. This position also qualifies for a $2.00 per hour Premium Pay and a $2.00 per hour Shift Differential for each hour worked.

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.

Contact Information:

For more job specific information, please contact:

Hobie Martin/Engineer 6

[phone]

[e-mail]

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, are 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.