Mobile Equipment Operator 1,2-Heavy 1

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JOB NUMBER: 2/120838/MHV/7.02.25-SU

DISTRICT 02UNIT 775

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.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you!

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:

50%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 Position-Specific Details:

  Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

  Career Progression:

  As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1/Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

  Work Schedule: Work hours are to be determined. Monday-Friday.

  Compensation:

  MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1:

  Class D, Chauffeurs License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hourly; 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:

  Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; 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:

  Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY is $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.

  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

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

  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 here .

  For further information about this vacancy contact:

  JASON FRANKLIN

  Facility Maint. Manager

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