ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4

Job Duties:

• Receives and stocks material samples, verifies sample information, performs gradations, and enters data.

• Prepares and tests soils for liquid limits, plastic limits, organics, PH, and resistivity.

• Assists Tech 5 Laboratory lead worker with data entry and ensures soils meet specifications.

• Assists Field Crew in boring or drilling holes for TR-602 acceptance testing, subgrade investigations, borrow pit sampling, and sign holes.

• Acquires data by drilling, taking measurements, performing DCP tests, and taking samples for District 62 Design Section.

• Obtains structured training for permanent status and advancement in the laboratory.

• Attends meetings, classes, and conferences to facilitate task performance.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or PromotionalWork Schedule: Work hours are to be determined, Monday - Friday

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4. Compensation: 

Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/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.

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* 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:

Rusty James

Engineering Technician 7

985-375-0112

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