Salary : $2,427.00 - $4,366.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 42/50697738/ET1-4/07.29.26-AA
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 42
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobSection 42/ Maintenance Systems Management42/50697738/ET1-4/07.29.26-AAAt 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.
About This Position:This position supports the Engineering Technician 5, Tech Consultant, and Engineer 6 by coordinating maintenance contract bidding and roadway maintenance program activities. Responsibilities include independently preparing and managing complex pre- and post-bid documents, conducting letter bid openings, preparing maintenance agreement documents, tracking funding authorizations, and providing guidance on bid document preparation. The role also supports various DOTD sections, including bridge maintenance, ITS, ferry systems, landscaping, and district design teams, ensuring compliance and efficient contract administration.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services 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: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:- Prepares and manages bid documents by writing specifications, assembling construction bid proposals, issuing addenda, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements for maintenance projects.
- Coordinates maintenance agreements by preparing and reviewing contracts for services such as mowing, litter collection, and traffic signal maintenance in collaboration with district offices and the Legal Section.
- Supports departmental operations by assisting districts with project coordination and providing emergency or disaster response support as needed
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional
Career Progression: 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).
Compensation: Depends on qualifications
Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly
Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly
Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly
Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly
Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ryan Reviere
Roadway Maintenance Management Engineer
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.Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: _rehabilitation.aspLouisiana 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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