Senior Asphalt Plant Inspector & Engineering Tech

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

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.