Job Description

Posting number: 5/86043/ET 1-4/10.08.26-CN

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 5- Monroe

Job classification: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation

Summary

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DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 155 – MONROE– OUACHITA PARISH

About this Job

• This position is responsible for assisting professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work in District Design Office.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
• Will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the drafting or designing of construction plans, plan changes, and/or contracts and specifications. DOTO engineering policies and procedures apply to normal work situations in the District Design Office and/or in the field. Uses CADD and other engineering-related software programs to complete engineering drawings and/or surveys. Plots and drafts are very complex engineering and/or surveying drawings using computer and drafting software. Calculating very complex quantities. Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job in performing materials sampling and/or testing. Keeps certifications current in Materials Testing Specialty areas.
• Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing engineering design and/or survey work. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower-level technicians.
• May serve as an assistant to the water well, dam and/or levee inspector. Helps inspect dams, water wells and/or levees to find and report any deficiencies or code violations. Meets with well and/or dam owners, levee boards and/or local officials to discuss water well, dam and/or levee Issues and to offer recommendations for connecting violations discovered during Inspection.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This job may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1,2,3, or 4

• Engineering Technician 1- Starting salary is $1120.00/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $1282.40/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $1468.00/bi-weekly
• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $1680.00/bi-weekly

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required 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).

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For more job specific information, please contact:

Gary Eldrige

(318) 342-0237

Gary.Eldridge@LA.GOV

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