State of Louisiana is hiring: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-HEAVY in Baton Rouge

Overview

Section 42 Unit 006

42/50680804/MEO1HV/09.09.25-LH

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position

The overall function of this position is to perform a broad range of construction and maintenance tasks using various pieces of specialized heavy and other numerated mobile equipment needed to accomplish the work tasks of the Department. The position is located in the statewide section 42, Gang 006 of DOTD and reports directly to a Maintenance Highway Foreman 2.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to perform duties with or without supervision and interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. Work is generally performed outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions according to the nature of the job assignment. Work also requires bending, lifting or climbing.

The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs, factory and ANSI approved training, and attend all appropriate continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

The incumbent is required to have experience and ability to operate large, complicated pieces of equipment. Incumbent is required to possess a class A CDL with tanker endorsement. This position is safety sensitive and requires random drug testing. Incumbent is required to travel statewide.

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.

Information to visit the DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Two 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.

Job Duties

• Operates a variety of heavy specialized equipment used by the department to accomplish transportation, maintenance and construction tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Before operation, conducts routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment; reports problems to supervisor or appropriate personnel and takes necessary corrective action. Includes routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep equipment in safe working condition. Prepares any necessary paperwork for the equipment as directed.
• Occasionally makes field repairs to equipment to finish a task or move equipment to a new location or the shop for more repairs.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisors to accomplish the department\'s transportation, maintenance and construction tasks on a statewide basis. Attends required training as part of the Department\'s Structured Training Program and manufacturer\'s training requirements. Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil and replacing brushes. Cleans and inspects assigned equipment daily. Obtains/maintains CDL (required for this position) and reports CDL revocations in accordance with the Department\'s CDL policy.

How To Apply

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

To apply, click 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. Status information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support 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 the completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Dwayne Dugas

Transportation Operations Manager

225-935-0241

EEO Statement: 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:

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.