ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

• 4 (DISTRICT LAB) DOTD-Engineering & Operations Lafayette, LA Job Details $2,427
• $4,366 a month 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Parental leave Qualifications Computer operation Laboratory equipment maintenance Heavy equipment operation Laboratory equipment calibration High school diploma or GED Traditional material testing Equipment maintenance Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Salary $2,427.00
• $4,366.00 Monthly Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 03-138759-ET-10192026-LR Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 3
• Lafayette Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 153 / DISTRICT LAB JOB NUMBER

03-138759-ET-10192026-LR 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 03/Unit 153/Lafayette Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineering Technician Supervisor. 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. 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/ If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! 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:

Career Progression:

This Position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, Engineering Technician 2, Engineering Technician 3, or Engineering Technician 4.

Compensation:

Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional $2.00/hour Premium Pay for every hour worked. Engineering Technician 1

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

00/hourly

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 .

Additional Information:

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

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 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. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Amy Hargroder District Lab Engineer DOTD/District 03 337-262-6170

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