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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Alexandria, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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About This Job

District 08-UNIT 208 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/7396/ET1-4/01.27.26-LT

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

The overall function of this position is to plan collect and review information needed for the inspection of roadway, bridge, and drainage projects. This position is located in District 08/Unit 208 (Alexandria Construction Office) of the Department of Transportation and Development. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also 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.

While in 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:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

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

Job Duties and Other Information

  • Assists in the sampling and testing of construction materials for use on DOTD construction projects to ensure compliance with DOTD policies, procedures, and specifications.
  • Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing materials sampling and/or testing. Complete all training for Materials Testing Specialty areas as required by the position.
  • Maintain an accurate and thorough inventory of all materials sampled. Enters test data into appropriate computer database and retrieves information and/or procures reports as necessary.
  • Maintain all testing equipment, which may include cleaning, routine calibration, maintenance and certification of sampling and testing equipment.
  • May be required to participate in emergency/disaster activities.

Position-Specific Details

Applicants with the following skills are encouraged to apply: Skilled use of programs/software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Reader, Site Manager, Content Manager, and LaGov.

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page on the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

  • 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.

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.

“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 here.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Steve Buskie

Project Engineer

318-487-5717

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

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