Engineering Technician 5

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana DOTD is seeking an Engineering Technician 5 to serve as an Assistant Asphalt Plant Inspector within the District Laboratory. You will perform advanced sub-professional engineering work related to asphalt plant inspection, materials testing, and quality assurance, under supervision.

You may lead and train lower-level staff, guiding technical direction and ensuring compliance with DOTD specifications and testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Possession of a 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 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

HS diploma or GED

18 semester hours in engineering fields

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.

About This Job

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/

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a 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 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.

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.

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

– State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others