Mobile Equipment Operator 2--Heavy

Posting number: 5/50691429/MEOHVY2/9.22.26-CN

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 5- Monroe

Job classification: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2--HEAVY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation

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The overall function of this position is to have knowledge and experience to skillfully operate and maintain assigned heavy equipment owned or operated by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development during Maintenance Operations. This position is located in District 05/Unit720 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2.

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

• Operates lowboy which include a variety of tractor-trailer combinations.
• Operates the heavy equipment as needed such as asphalt distributor (truck mounted), backhoes, frontend loaders, motor graders, etc.
• Perform duties as directed, such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings for setting concrete forms, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.
• Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacturer’s recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Compensation: Starting hourly rate is $22.52/hr and the maximum is $40.53.
• Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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).
• DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
• *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For more job specific information, please contact:

Joseph Hicks/Bridge Engineer

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.

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