Mobile Equipment Operator 1/2/1/Heavy

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This Mobile Equipment Operator position is located in District 04/Unit 710 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 1. 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.

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:

Operates the following heavy equipment, as needed:

• Backhoes
• Front-end loaders
• Dozers (<140>
• Dump truck (tandem axle or trailer dump)
• Hot mix pavers (<40>
• Skid Steer
• Lowboys
• Milling machines (<90>
• Road planer
• Road widener (<90>
• Sweepers
• Track hoes (excavators)
• Roller

Operates a variety of lower-level equipment, including, but not limited to, winch truck, state body truck, or pick-ups as needed. Equipment usage is determined by the nature of the project. Must also operate other ME? 2 equipment depending on the work assignment. Shovels and rakes asphaltic concrete. Must assist in tire operations as needed.

Operates small motorized equipment, including, but not limited to, chain saws and pole saws. Provides Guidance to and oversees the work of lower-level operators, may act as lead worker, and may help in Completing Daily Work Reports for the crew in the Highway Foreman 2's absence. Maintains CDL, Class "A", reports CDL revocation to appropriate personnel in accordance with the Department's CDL policy (PPM#25).

Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order, as well as services the equipment.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a MEO 1, MEO 2, or MEO 1/Heavy

Compensation:

Mobile Equipment Operator 1: Class D, Chauffer's License will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

Mobile Equipment Operator 2: Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy: Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05/hourly.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

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Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to the appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mickey Martin

Transportation Operations Manager

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