Mobile Equipment Operator 2--Heavy

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Section 45 Unit 759 45/50671783/MEO2HV/07.08.25-LH
**Valid Class A CDL and Weekly Statewide Travel Required***
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About This Position:

The position operates heavy equipment as part of the Interstate Statewide Sign Maintenance functions, this includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs on Interstate, La and US routes.

The incumbent is required to have knowledge of signage for construction and maintenance and must have some computer knowledge in order to be able to assist the foreman when necessary.

The incumbent is required to operate digger trucks and platform trucks, forklifts, and other equipment within the districts such as frontend loaders, dump trucks, backhoes and bobcats.

This position also requires the incumbent to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform this task.

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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Three 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 heavy equipment for the installation, maintenance and repair of signs and supports on Interstate and US routes statewide. This includes the new MASSH 400 system that took the place of wood poles. The equipment includes a crane/dragline (truck or track mounted) with a lifting capacity of greater than or equal to 40,000 pounds, and a truck mounted I Statewide Crew platform. The crane is used to lift beams, signs, trusses, cantilevers and is also used to bore holes up to 36" in diameter for support foundations. The platform is used to lift employees over 75 feet to work on signs and overhead structures. During signing functions the Crane and Platform are operated at the same time to perform required task. This position also requires operating various type of equipment within the district such as forklifts, frontend loaders, dump trucks, backhoes and bobcats. In addition, they have to perform sign truss and canterliver remove over the interstate system that have been damage or been determined to be unsafe. Have to find and locate signs for inventory on all interstate signs.

Assists the Foreman in the inspection of damaged signs and supports to determine material needs to complete the work. Also, help out on construction Sign Inspection when necessary. 'Ensure that the equipment has necessary supplies for daily operations. Helps erect specific traffic control devices such as cones and work zone signing prior to starting the work. In addition, the employee is on 24 hour call out in case of emergencies. Assume supervisory responsibilities when the Foreman is absent.

While on the ground or in the equipment overhead the employee will operate small handheld equipment such as impact wrenches, drills, air rivet guns, etc. to assist in the mounting or repair of signs or supports.

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

How To Apply:
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. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings. *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:

Phillip Macaluso

Traffic Operations Manager

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