Engineering Technician 1 - 4
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District 61- Unit 156 Baton Rouge (District Laboratory)
JOB NUMBER: 61/118604/ET5/07.2.2025-KL
This Engineering Technician 1 - 4assists professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of materials testing and/or office duties in District 61s lab.
The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional technical and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering heavy mobile equipment operation or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
60% Assists the District Lab Engineer (Engineer 6) and/or Engineering Technician 7 (supervisor) in the sampling testing and reporting of construction materials for use in DOTD construction projects to ensure compliance with DOTD policies procedures and specifications. Assists in maintaining the completeness and accuracy of both electronic and paper Quality Assurance records. Performs materials testing such as asphaltic materials acceptance and verification subsurface soil surveys shallow borings base and surface course acceptance measurements and construction verification for both DOTD and FHWA Independent Assurance Tests. Collects measures and tests concrete pavement cores for payment determination. Leads a soil boring crew in the collection and analysis of soil samples used to determine roadway type. Assists with project materials Quality Assurance documentation and records audit for construction projects. Performs Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCP) when necessary.
15% Assist the Engineering Technician 7 with the materials quality assurance documentation program by maintaining an accurate and through inventory of all materials samples. Keeps accurate notes of all testing conducted. Enters testing data into appropriate computer database and retrieves information and/or produces reports as necessary.
10% Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing materials sampling and/or testing. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower technicians.
10% Assists in the proper maintenance of all laboratory facilities and testing equipment which includes routine calibration maintenance and certification of sampling and testing equipment. May be required to certify asphalt plants paving equipment and concrete plants.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.
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Position-Specific Details:
As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1 2 3 or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.
Engineering Technician 1 - The starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:
Kisha Landry HR Analyst
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
