MOBILE Equipment Operator or HEAVY

About This Position

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 Section 51 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Highway Foreman 2. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

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.

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No experience or training is required.

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

• Performs bridge construction, bridge fender repair, and bridge repair statewide which includes working at extreme heights, in or around water, possible hazardous materials, and nighttime operations or call out for emergencies. Performs a wide variety of tasks such as cutting trees (possibly using man lifts), loading and unloading materials such as creosote timbers, concrete banders, and large culverts and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.
  
  May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guardrail, fencing, pipe, catch basins, and drainage structures. May train and/or assist in training lower-level operators or laborers.

• Prior to equipment operations, conducts routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, reports problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action whenever possible. Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacture’s recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. Prepares any necessary paperwork (e.g., mileage, oil/gas usage, etc.) as directed.

• The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:

  • Working knowledge of PDAs, light computer work

  • Nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours

  • Lifting: a maximum of 50 pounds will be required due to servicing equipment, removing debris from roadway, and other routine maintenance work. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance from others.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1--Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1 — Starting salary is $16.06/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked. A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date.

• Mobile Equipment Operator 2 — Starting salary is $17.18/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked. A valid Class "A" CDL is required before start date.

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy — Starting salary is $21.05/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked. A valid Class "A" CDL is required before start date.

Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.

Work Location: The duty station of this position will be determined by the locale of the incumbent; however, the position may require frequent travel and overnight stays in neighboring parishes.

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…