Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Engineering Technician 5

Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  $25 - $45.01/hr  •  Monroe, LA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 5/50697704/ET5/8.27.2026-LH

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 5- Monroe

Job classification: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 5

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation


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/

Examples of duties

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

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.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

Contact Information:

For more job specific information, please contact:

Hobie Martin/Engineer 6

(318) 342-0111

Hobie.Martin@la.gov

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 Legislative Auditor

About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Year Founded
1848
Website
la.gov
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