Mobile Equipment Operator

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 570 Dry Prong, LA

Job Number: 08/120039/MEO
12/03.04.26-JC

District Recruitment For Grant Parish

The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in DISTRICT 08/Unit
570/Grant for the Department of Transportation and Development. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

No experience or training is required.

• Operate heavy equipment, as needed.
• Perform manual tasks such as pothole patching, manual cutting of brush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, etc.
• Perform minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and clean equipment.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Appointment Type:
Probational/Promotional

Work Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 6:30AM-5:00PM

• Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements for this position.
• Requires random drug testing.
• Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.
• This position is considered Disaster Essential

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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

• 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.

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.

“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.

Matthew Elkins

Transportation Operations Manager