Mobile Equipment Operator -Heavy

About This Position

The position operates heavy equipment as part of the Interstate Statewide Sign Maintenance functions. This includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs on Interstate, LA and US routes.

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:
Digger trucks, Platform Trucks, Forklifts, Frontend loaders, Dump Trucks, Backhoe, Bobcat.

This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class A commercial drivers license with air brakes.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Operates heavy equipment for the installation, maintenance and repair of signs and supports on Interstate and US routes statewide. This includes the MASSH 400 system that replaced wood poles. Equipment includes a crane/dragline (truck or track mounted) with a lifting capacity of ≥40,000 pounds and a truck-mounted Statewide Crew platform. The crane is used to lift beams, signs, trusses, cantilevers and is also used to bore holes up to 36 inches in diameter for support foundations.
  
  The platform is used to lift employees over 75 feet to work on signs and overhead structures.
• Assists the Foreman in inspecting damaged signs and supports to determine material needs to complete the work. Helps out on construction Sign Inspection when necessary. Ensures the equipment has necessary supplies for daily operations. Helps erect specific traffic control devices such as cones and work zone signing prior to starting the work. Remains on 24-hour call out in case of emergencies.
  
  Assumes supervisory responsibilities when the Foreman is absent.
• While on the ground or in the equipment overhead, operates small handheld equipment such as impact wrenches, drills, air rivet guns, etc., to assist in mounting or repairing signs or supports.

Appointment Type:
This position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandon Elliot

Transportation Operations Manager

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