Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy (Striping)

The overall function of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in District 58, Unit 775 and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
A current Class D Chauffeur's License will be required upon appointment.

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

• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, dozer, etc., as needed.

• Operates skid steers, rollers, jet air patcher, 72-hp tractors with 15ft. bat wing mowers, and tractor mounted slope mower.

• Installs and maintains temporary traffic control devices and serves as a flag person during traffic control operations.

• Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, jackhammer, demolition saw, chain saw, string trimmer, and pole saw.

• Performs manual task such as pothole patching, manual cutting of bush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, cleaning & repairing of asphaltic concrete and Portland cement concrete pavements as well as bridge decks, and other manual tasks as need to accomplish the departments mission.

• Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operators manual and manufactures recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy.

A Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for Mobile Equipment Operator 2 and 1/Heavy.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation:

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1: Starting salary is $16.06/hour ; 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: Starting salary is $17.18/hour ; 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: Starting salary is $21.05/hour .

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 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 :

Contact Name: Billy Parker

Title: Highway Foreman 2

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