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Engineering Technician 1-4 (Deridder Construction Office Technician)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
De Ridder, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
About This Job

Help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service.

At the Louisiana Department of Transporta tion and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communi ti es, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more informa ti on about our agency.

This posi t ion offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportuni t ies for career growth within DOTD.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required task.

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

  • Computes and checks earthwork quantities, computation sheets, cross sections, related field books, benchmark forms.
  • Generates partial and final estimates, final plans (As-Builts), and final change orders.
  • Assists field Engineers when they are shorthanded in the field.
  • Keeps accurate inventory (quantity and quality) of materials used by contractors.
  • Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: Work consists of reading and sending e-mail using Outlook. Must have working knowledge of basic computer software, such as Excel, Word, and Site Manager

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. The starting hourly rate and premium pay amounts for each level are as follows:

  • Engineering Technician 1 - The starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
  • Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
  • Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
  • Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $21.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional 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 the position 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.

Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Clint Dyke

Engineer 6

337-463-5332

“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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

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