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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2--HEAVY
Salary
$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
51/50452728/MEO2HV/07.17.25-LH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 51
Opening Date
07/17/2025
Closing Date
7/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
About this Job
Section 51 Unit 729
51/50452728/MEO2HV/07.17.25-LH
**Valid Class A CDL***
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 LA DOTD is responsible for conducting inventories and inspections of approximately 14,000 bridges throughout the state in accordance with the 23 USC, Subpart C, (The National Bridge Inspector Standards NBIS). Approximately 10,000 bridge inspections are performed each year in Louisiana. The field inspections are performed by 52 full time Bridge Inspectors assigned to the 9 LA DOTD Districts. The LA DOTD Headquarters Bridge Maintenance Section is responsible for establishing the implementing policies and procedures for the inventory and inspection of the bridges in Louisiana. The Federal Highway Administration oversees states are in compliance with 23 USC and if DOTD does not comply with these federal requirements, the DOTD will lose $100 million per year. Reviews in recent years have found Louisiana's quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) efforts needing improvement. Legislation mandating Bridge Management Systems (23 USC Part 500) required that the LA DOTD completely revise its bridge inventory and inspection systems.
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining specialized under-bridge access equipment and personnel to adequately meet the demands required of the district bridge inspection activities, bridge maintenance, quality assurance inspection needs, and bridge load rating needs in order that the Department can maintain the required level of compliance to the NBIS.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Mobile Equipment Operation - Specialized under bridge inspection equipment, transport and operation of man-lifts, marsh buggy, air boats, etc. as necessary to fulfill the inspection requirements of the NBIS Department's Quality Assurance inspection Program and Load Rating Evaluations
Conducts periodic equipment maintenance as required for the specialized equipment, including periodic required inspections by manufacturer and equipment repairs as directed. Cleans and inspects assigned equipment daily. Obtain/maintains CDL as required by this position in accordance with PPM #25.
Attend required training in accordance with Department's structured training program as well as manufacturer's training for specialized equipment.
Order and maintain inventory of consumable parts as necessary to keep the equipment functional and in operation. Coordinate the assignment and movement of equipment to different locations throughout the state.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: East Baton Rouge parish
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.
*Information to support your 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 completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
David Moak
Transportation Operations Manager
...
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:
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Website
Make a difference
powered by NEOGOV
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2--HEAVY
Salary
$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
51/50452728/MEO2HV/07.17.25-LH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 51
Opening Date
07/17/2025
Closing Date
7/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
About this Job
Section 51 Unit 729
51/50452728/MEO2HV/07.17.25-LH
**Valid Class A CDL***
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 LA DOTD is responsible for conducting inventories and inspections of approximately 14,000 bridges throughout the state in accordance with the 23 USC, Subpart C, (The National Bridge Inspector Standards NBIS). Approximately 10,000 bridge inspections are performed each year in Louisiana. The field inspections are performed by 52 full time Bridge Inspectors assigned to the 9 LA DOTD Districts. The LA DOTD Headquarters Bridge Maintenance Section is responsible for establishing the implementing policies and procedures for the inventory and inspection of the bridges in Louisiana. The Federal Highway Administration oversees states are in compliance with 23 USC and if DOTD does not comply with these federal requirements, the DOTD will lose $100 million per year. Reviews in recent years have found Louisiana's quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) efforts needing improvement. Legislation mandating Bridge Management Systems (23 USC Part 500) required that the LA DOTD completely revise its bridge inventory and inspection systems.
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining specialized under-bridge access equipment and personnel to adequately meet the demands required of the district bridge inspection activities, bridge maintenance, quality assurance inspection needs, and bridge load rating needs in order that the Department can maintain the required level of compliance to the NBIS.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Mobile Equipment Operation - Specialized under bridge inspection equipment, transport and operation of man-lifts, marsh buggy, air boats, etc. as necessary to fulfill the inspection requirements of the NBIS Department's Quality Assurance inspection Program and Load Rating Evaluations
Conducts periodic equipment maintenance as required for the specialized equipment, including periodic required inspections by manufacturer and equipment repairs as directed. Cleans and inspects assigned equipment daily. Obtain/maintains CDL as required by this position in accordance with PPM #25.
Attend required training in accordance with Department's structured training program as well as manufacturer's training for specialized equipment.
Order and maintain inventory of consumable parts as necessary to keep the equipment functional and in operation. Coordinate the assignment and movement of equipment to different locations throughout the state.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: East Baton Rouge parish
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.
*Information to support your 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 completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
David Moak
Transportation Operations Manager
...
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:
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Website
Job ID: 486214291
Originally Posted on: 7/21/2025
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