Engineering Technician 1 - 4
About The Position
Join DOTD as an Engineering Technician 21/115762/ET1-4/7.2.26-SC. Start your career in transportation by supporting DOTD’s statewide Traffic Monitoring Program. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience collecting and maintaining traffic data used for transportation planning, funding, and safety analysis across Louisiana. No engineering license required. Training provided. Engineering Technicians assigned to the Traffic Monitoring Unit support the collection, management, and reporting of traffic data used to determine annual average daily traffic (AADT), vehicle classification, and vehicle weight, in accordance with federal guidelines. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals interested in learning technical skills, gaining field experience, and building a career in transportation or engineering support. Work assignments involve a combination of fieldwork and office-based duties.
Requirements
- Possession of a high school diploma or GED
- Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance
Responsibilities
- Independently collect traffic data by setting up and removing traffic tubes, recorders, and related equipment
- Develop daily work plans for assigned monitoring locations
- Travel statewide to install, maintain, and remove traffic monitoring equipment
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and data collected
- Enter traffic data into databases, spreadsheets, or applications
- Generate information used for traffic reports and studies
- Collect short-session traffic volume and vehicle classification data
- Assist with emergency or disaster response activities as needed
Benefits
- Paid, on-the-job training
- Career progression from Engineering Technician 1 through Engineering Technician 4
- Hands-on experience supporting statewide transportation programs
- Exposure to traffic data collection, field operations, and technical reporting
- Stable, full-time employment with the State of Louisiana
- Meaningful public service with visible statewide impact
- Premium pay of $2.00 per hour for all hours worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
