Engineering Technician 1-4 (Traffic Monitoring)

Engineering Technician 1-4 (Traffic Monitoring) DOTD-Engineering & Operations Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $2,427 - $4,366 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays On-the-job training Parental leave Qualifications Record keeping Heavy equipment operation Equipment installation Data reporting High school diploma or GED Data entry Transportation engineering Equipment 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 21/115762/ET1-4/3.02.26-LR Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division Section 21 Opening Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Join DOTD as an Engineering Technician Start your career in transportation by supporting DOTD's statewide Traffic Monitoring Program. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience collecting and maintaining traffic data used for transportation planning, funding, and safety analysis across Louisiana. No engineering license required. Training provided. About DOTD The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) supports safe travel, economic growth, and community connection throughout the state. DOTD Engineering Technicians play a key role in supporting technical and field operations that help maintain and improve Louisiana's public road system. About This Job Engineering Technicians assigned to the Traffic Monitoring Unit support the collection, management, and reporting of traffic data used to determine annual average daily traffic (AADT), vehicle classification, and vehicle weight, in accordance with federal guidelines. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals interested in learning technical skills, gaining field experience, and building a career in transportation or engineering support. Work assignments involve a combination of fieldwork and office-based duties. 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:

Depending on assignment and experience level, Engineering Technicians may: Independently collect traffic data by setting up and removing traffic tubes, recorders, and related equipment Develop daily work plans for assigned monitoring locations Travel statewide to install, maintain, and remove traffic monitoring equipment Maintain accurate records of work performed and data collected Enter traffic data into databases, spreadsheets, or applications Generate information used for traffic reports and studies Collect short-session traffic volume and vehicle classification data Assist with emergency or disaster response activities as needed

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on qualifications and agency needs

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to

Special Duty Compensation:

This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour for all hours worked . Premium pay is subject to applicable rules and may change based on assignment, funding, or policy. Why Join DOTD as an Engineering Technician? Entry-level opportunity with paid, on-the-job training Career progression from Engineering Technician 1 through Engineering Technician 4 Hands-on experience supporting statewide transportation programs Exposure to traffic data collection, field operations, and technical reporting Stable, full-time employment with the State of Louisiana Meaningful public service with visible statewide impact

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: Jason Lacombe, P.E. | Assistant Data Collection & Management Systems Engineer Administrator Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 1201 Capitol Access Road |Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225.379.1436 | 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. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp 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