MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY
- State of Louisiana
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Part Time
**Weekly Statewide Travel Required***
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.
The purpose 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 Section 51 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Highway Foreman 2. 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.
No experience or training is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found Job Duties: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 <40,000 lbs.
- Dozers (<140 HP)
- Dump truck (tandem axle or trailer dump)
- Gradalls
- Hot mix pavers (<40 FIP)
- Lowboys
- Milling machines (<90 HP)
- Road planer
- Road widener (<90 HP)
- Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted)
- Striping machines
- Sweepers
- Track hoes (excavators)
- Under bridge inspection units (trailer mounted)
Performs bridge construction, bridge fender repair, and bridge repair Statewide which includes working at extreme heights, in/or around water, possible hazardous materials, and night time operations or call out for emergencies. Performs a wide variety of tasks such as cutting trees by possibly using man lifts, loading and unloading materials such as creosote timbers, concrete banders, and large culverts and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guardrail, fencing, pipe, catch basins, and drainage structures. May train and/or assist in training lower level operators or laborers.
Prior to equipment operations, conducts routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, reports problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action whenever possible. Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operators manual and manufactures recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. Prepares any necessary paperwork (e.g., mileage, oi/gas usage, etc.) as directed.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
- Class A CDL license is required
- Drug test is required
- Will need working knowledge of PDAs, light computer work
- May require work involving nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
- Lifting: a maximum of 50 pounds will be required, due to servicing equipment, removing debris from roadway, and other routine maintenance work being performed. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance from others.
Position Specific Details:
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1--Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).Compensation:
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Starting salary is $16.06/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class D Chauffeurs License is required before start date )
- Mobile Equipment Operator 2 - Starting salary is $17.18/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked ( A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy - Starting salary is $21.05/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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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
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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.
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