Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, Or 1/Heavy

At the Department of Transportation and Development, our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana, working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.

This position is located in District 07 Unit 777 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. 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 here.

Job Duties:

The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance.

As Mobile Equipment Operator, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who walks through our doors or see on the roadways. In this role, you will:

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

  Contact Information:

  For further information about this vacancy, contact:

  Terry Dartez

  Transportation Operations Manager

  5827 Hwy 90 E Lake Charles, LA 70615

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