Mobile Equipment Operator 1,2 or Heavy

District 07/ Unit 777
Mobile Equipment Operator 1,2 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 in Calcasieu, Cameron, Allen, Jefferson Davis and Beauregard Parishes. This position is located in District 07 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the 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. 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.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found Job Duties:

50%Operates the following heavy equipment, as needed:

• Asphalt Distributor (truck mounted)
• Backhoes
• Front end loaders
• Bucket/ladder trucks
• Cranes/draglines (lifting capacity >20,000 lbs but <40,000 lbs
• Dozers (<140 HP)
• Dump truck (tandem axle or trailer dump)
• Gradalls
• Hot mix pavers (<40 HP)
• Motor Grader
• Lowboys
• Milling machines (<90 HP)
• Road planer
• Road widener (<90 HP)
• Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted)
• Striping machines
• Sweepers
• Track hoes (excavators)
• Under bridge inspection units (trailer mounted)

40%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. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guardrail, fencing, pipe, catch basins, and drainage structures. Keeps records as required by supervisor, which may include, petty cash tickets, requisitions, inventory, daily work reports, etc. May train and/or assist in training lower level operators or laborers. May be required to perform a wide variety of assigned duties and tasks necessary to accomplish the overall mission of the gang or section. Shall be responsible to respond to call-outs after normal working hours, in all types of weather conditions, such as removing falling trees from the roadway, applying deicing materials, responding to traffic accidents, and draining water from the roadway.

5%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 operators manual and manufactures recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. Prepares any necessary paperwork (e.g., mileage, oi/gas usage, etc.) as directed.

5%May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1/Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1:
Class D, Chauffeurs License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2:
Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY:
Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY is $21.05/hourly.

How To Apply:

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"> 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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the Application Status link after logging into their account. * 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:

Terry Dartez

Transportation Operations Manager

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