Salary : $2,427.00 - $4,366.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 22/90718/ET1-4/09.22.26-BH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 22
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobEngineering Technician 1-4
Section 22/033 - Materials Testing
22/90718/ET1-4/09.22.26-BH
About this Position:This position is located in the Materials and Testing Section whose mission is to administer the Department's Materials Quality Assurance Program. An integral part of the Materials Quality Assurance Program is the testing and evaluation of asphalt, concrete, soil, aggregate, steel, adhesives, cement, paint, and other related products in order to utilize adequate and cost-effective products in the statewide construction of concrete roads and bridge. An ideal candidate should be proficient in the test methods used to evaluate materials and be capable of reviewing sample ID information to determine the appropriate testing requirements.
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 InformationJob 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.
Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact:
Justin Morris
Engineer 6
5080 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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 is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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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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