What is the
EA Hands on Rotation program?

One of ALDOT's requirements for a newly hired employee in the Engineering Assistant (EA) classification is that the employee will complete a Hands On Rotation within three (3) months on the job.

The EA Hands On Rotation consist of a thirteen (13) day rotation through the following areas: four (4) days on a construction project, one (1) day in the location section, one (1) day in the design section, four (4) days in the Materials and Tests section, and three (3) days in Analysis and Planning. During the fiscal year 2004-2005, documentation indicates twenty-one (21) EAs completed the Hands On Rotation training activity.