Engineering Technician 1-4

District 62 - Unit 200 – Abita Springs, Louisiana

Job Number – 62/183581/ET1-4/03.31.25-KG

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Engineering Technician 1 -

Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

Engineering Technician 2 -

Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

Engineering Technician 3-

Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

Engineering Technician 4-

Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

General Overview:

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer's office located in District 62, by engaging in construction inspection and supervision duties. This position is responsible for assuring high quality construction work in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions. Incumbent may be required to perform duties in extreme conditions (rain, heat, or cold, day or night), to use a state vehicle for parish wide travel, and to lift items up to 45 lbs. Structured training requirements must be met and maintained. The person filling this position is required to possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license. 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.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:

• Valid driver's license

• Operate a state owned vehicle, computer, surveying equipment, etc.

• Perform duties in extreme weather conditions such as rain, cold, or heat

• May be required to lift items up to 50 lbs

• Submit to random drug testing as required

Duties and Responsibilities:

30% Prepares and assists in the preparation of: daily diaries, weekly reports, field book record keeping, quantities for plan changes, partial and final estimates, 2059 reports, errors, and omissions reports, storm water inspection reports and project finalizations.

30% Performs sub- professional engineering work in the area of construction inspection and surveying to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Use independent judgement in planning work and making technical decisions not requiring engineering knowledge of a professional nature.

25% Collects and records the testing/ sampling of material used on construction projects and verifies acceptable results. Performs and assists other co- workers when inspecting for quality control and quality assurance for construction projects. Monitors and inspects work done by the contractors for compliance with plans and specifications.

10% Computes and/or checks construction quantities including, but not limited to, earthwork, field book accuracy, benchmark verification, survey data, and other required data necessary to ensure it meets the requirements of the contract special provisions, plans, and other standard specifications. Performs inspection on parish wide permits and prepares utility diaries for filing.

5% May be required to perform other additional duties including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

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). The maximum salary for the Engineering Technician 4 is $5,724.00 per month. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level

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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.

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

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Cody Faucheux

Project Engineer

985-893-6367

"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."

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To participate in on-the-job training to learn basic, routine sub professional engineering tasks, as defined in the Examples Of Work Section.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from an Engineering Technician 5, 6, 7, a professional engineer or manager of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from higher level engineering technicians by the focus on learning basic methods, techniques and procedures and by the presence of detailed instructions and close supervision.

Examples of Work

BRIDGE DESIGN:

Learns basic procedures of utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to develop simple details required in plan preparation.

Learns basic drafting skills and techniques. Performs basic math computations and measurements. Becomes familiar with procedures, rules and regulations.

CONTRACT SERVICES:

Scans completed bid/contract documents into Visual Info. Performs final quantity checks on all bid items prior to each letting.

Assists in the distribution of construction proposals and plans to prospective bidders by entering pertinent data into the computerized bid system. Learns to verify license numbers and check for disqualified contractors. Assists with the maintenance of TOPS (Tracking of Projects System).

Performs final quantity checks on all bid items prior to each letting. Distributes various documents within and outside of the Department. Archives completed construction bid proposals and contract documents into Visual Info.

DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS:

Assists higher level technicians in collecting and extracting short session traffic volume and vehicle classification field data. Assists in the development of a daily work plan to install and remove the recorders from assigned monitoring sites.

Learns to digitize and create transportation-related features using field collected data, aerial and satellite imagery and other GIS data sets. Learns to perform accuracy checks and quality control of data and edits data to produce various maps and graphic products.

DISTRICTS:

Performs routine inspection tasks such as writing haul tickets, weighing asphaltic materials, assisting in asphalt plant inspections. Collects and totals quantities from haul tickets for materials delivered by truck to construction projects.

Becomes familiar with Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications as relate to the processing of construction-related documents such as partial and final estimates, test reports, and materials audits (2059); assists higher-level technicians in a Project or District Laboratory Engineer's office engaged in these tasks.

Assists the District Laboratory field crew in handling augers, taking routine samples, and maintaining equipment.

Assists more senior inspectors with measurements or field tests. Assists more senior inspectors in conducting bridge inspections.

Makes concrete cylinders.

Plots and drafts engineering/surveying drawings using personal computer and drafting software.

Serves as rod-person/prism person in land survey crew. Loads/unloads, cleans and maintains survey equipment.

Conducts traffic counts, speed studies and general data collection.