Engineering Technician 1-4 (Materials Lab Tech)

Salary : $2,427.00 - $4,366.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 22/87821/ET1-4/07.21.26-BH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 22
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
Engineering Technician 1-4 (Materials Lab Tech)

Section 22/G001 - Materials Testing
22/87821/ET1-4/07.21.26-BH

About this Position:

This position is located in the Materials and Testing Section and will aide in testing and evaluating materials used in construct Louisiana's roads and bridges.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency at
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:

• Performs testing on Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, Aggregates, Steel, Adhesives, Paint, Thermoplastic, and Cementitious Materials in accordance with the Louisiana DOTD Testing Procedures.
• Performs calculations, records, checks, organizes, and enters test data into the required software application. Responsible for maintaining and keeping the sample log up to date, logging samples on a daily basis and performing acceptance and verification testing on all samples
• Performs maintenance on testing equipment (basic calibrations, verifications, adjustments, and repairs) when necessary.
• Tests proficiency samples from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and the Collaborative Testing Programs for Cement and Pozzolan on a semi-annual basis.
• Requests or obtains additional materials, supplies and/or equipment as needed to ensure efficient operation.

Position-Specific Details:

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.
How To Apply:

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.

* 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandon Johnson

Soils & Aggregates Evaluation Engineer

5080 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70806




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

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.

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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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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• 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

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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

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• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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