ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4

Bridge City, LA, LA, US Until 9/24/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center"><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable fr-active"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VS7gB58gALU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span>&nbsp;</div>DISTRICT 02-UNIT 152<br>JOB NUMBER: 2/11834/ET1-4/7.22.26-SU<br><br>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.&nbsp;<br>If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!<br><br>Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:&nbsp;<a href="https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/">https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/</a><br><br>About this job:&nbsp;<br>Performs construction materials laboratory work to fulfill the Quality Assurance program for the District. Performs sampling, testing, calibrations, inspections, and documentation for District construction projects.<br><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.</span><br>&nbsp;The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=161000" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.<u><strong>Job Duties:</strong></u><br>•Performs work to fulfill the District's Quality Assurance program.&nbsp;<br>•Receives and processes samples from construction Gangs and Consultants for testing.&nbsp;<br>•Analyzes results to ensure compliance with DOTD policies, procedures, and specifications&nbsp;<br>•Performs borings and corings of existing roadways to provide information for District Design preliminary plans.<br><br><u><strong>Position-Specific Details:</strong></u><br><strong>Appointment Type:</strong> Probational and Promotional<br><strong>Career Progression</strong><strong>:</strong> As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).&nbsp;<br><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong>Depends on qualifications<br>•Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly<br>•Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly<br>•Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly&nbsp;<br>•Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly<br><br>Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked<br><br><br><u><strong>How To Apply:</strong></u><br>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. &nbsp;<br><br>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.<br><br>*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.<br><br><br><strong><u>Contact Information: &nbsp;</u></strong><br>For further information about this vacancy contact:<br>Maria Guccione<br>Engineering Technician Supv.<br>504-437-3170<br><br><div style="text-align: center">DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.</div><div style="text-align: center"><br></div><div style="text-align: center">“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. &nbsp;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.”&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center"><br></div><div style="text-align: center">&nbsp;Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center">Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.</div>
About this role

Summary

Performs sampling, testing, inspections for construction quality assurance projects.

Job title

engineering technician 1-4

Experience level

6 months of experience

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Bridge City, LA, USA, remote not allowed

Salary

$14k–$21k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomaGEDexperience in engineering or equipment operation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

construction materials testingsamplingcalibrationsinspectionsdocumentation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bridge City, LA 70094, USA

On-site City