Engineering Technician 5

District 08 – Unit 001 – Rapides Parish JOB NUMBER: 08/50494744/ET5/11.2.2026-JB

At 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.

This position serves as a direct report to the District 08 Training Coordinator (Engineering Technician 5) by assisting in the operations of the LA DOTD District 08 Training Unit. Duties include managing training programs while establishing program goals and developing and implementing strategies to meet these goals. This position will also assist with integrating new technologies and designing/developing new training courses and training programs. The incumbent schedules and delivers a wide variety of training courses and masters and maintains multiple databases. Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Serve as a direct report to the District 08 Training Coordinator (Engineering Technician 5) by assisting in the operations of the LA DOTD District 08 Training Unit.

• Mastering and maintaining multiple databases to track and store training accomplishments and to run reports for personnel actions approving and/or verifying all personnel actions for compliance to Structured Training Programs (STPs) and other mandates.

• Monitors the Structured Training Programs (STPs) of Maintenance Personnel up to and including prioritizing, planning, scheduling, and delivering a variety of training courses

• Assists in the management of DOTD's Construction Certification/Re-Certification Program by providing personal assistance to Department and Non-Department personnel preparing for performance testing.

• Functions as liaison between the District and several other DOTD sections including the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC), Safety, Human Resources, LA DOTD Materials Lab and, PE Construction Offices by facilitating the transfer of information between Sections and Districts.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as probational, job appointment, detail to special duty, voluntary demotion, or promotion. Career Progression: This position does not participate in a CPG and will be filled as an Engineering Technician 5. Compensation: Depends on qualifications; no less than $24.04/hour. Additionally, this position receives $2.00/hour 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Contact Name: Blaine Poole Title: Engineer 6 Phone Number: (318) 561-5111 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. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.