Engineering Technician 1-4

Engineering Technician 1-4 DOTD-Engineering & Operations Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $14

• $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Computer operation Completing CE credits Laboratory equipment maintenance Heavy equipment operation Laboratory equipment calibration High school diploma or GED Material testing Instrument maintenance Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Salary $2,427.00
• $4,366.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 61/116905/ET1-4/4.29.2026-CD Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 61
• Baton Rouge Opening Date 04/29/2026 Closing Date 5/13/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Engineering Technician 1
• 4 District 61
• Unit 156
• Baton Rouge
• District Lab At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works.

We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About this

Job:

The overall function of this position is to assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of materials testing and/or office duties in a District Lab. This position is located in the District 61/Unit 156/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineering Technician 7. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision, and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent 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. While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. 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/ Minimum 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. 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:

IA Testing and Sampling Materials in the Field. Using State procedures to accurately perform testing on those materials. Using Statewide computer programs to properly record test. Using sophisticated laboratory equipment properly and safely. Performing equipment calibration and standardizations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational and Promotional Career Progression:

This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4

Compensation:

Depends on qualifications Engineering Technician 1

• $14.00/hourly Engineering Technician 2
• $16.03/hourly Engineering Technician 3
• $18.35/hourly Engineering Technician 4
• $21.

00/hourly Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for

Every Hour Worked How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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: Brian O'Neil Engineering Technician 7 225-231-4181 "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 is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

DOTD EMPLOYEES

Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave

• Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave
• State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement
• State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).

These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others