Engineering Technician 1-4 (Materials Lab Tech)

Engineering Technician 1-4 (Materials Lab Tech)

Section 22/G001 Materials Testing
22/87821/ET1-4/07.21.26-BH

About this Position:

This position is located in the Materials and Testing Section and will aide in testing and evaluating materials used in construct Louisianas roads and bridges.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency at Qualifications

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:

• Performs testing on Asphalt Concrete Soils Aggregates Steel Adhesives Paint Thermoplastic and Cementitious Materials in accordance with the Louisiana DOTD Testing Procedures.
• Performs calculations records checks organizes and enters test data into the required software application. Responsible for maintaining and keeping the sample log up to date logging samples on a daily basis and performing acceptance and verification testing on all samples
• Performs maintenance on testing equipment (basic calibrations verifications adjustments and repairs) when necessary.
• Tests proficiency samples from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and the Collaborative Testing Programs for Cement and Pozzolan on a semi-annual basis.
• Requests or obtains additional materials supplies and/or equipment as needed to ensure efficient operation.

Position-Specific Details:

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandon Johnson

Soils & Aggregates Evaluation Engineer

5080 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge LA 70806

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