Mobile Equipment Operator 2- Heavy
Monroe, VA - USA
Job Summary
- About this Job
- Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: this Job
The overall function of this position is to have knowledge and experience to skillfully operate and maintain assigned heavy equipment owned or operated by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development during Maintenance Operations. This position is located in District 05/Unit720 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2.
- 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:
- Operates lowboy which include a variety of tractor-trailer combinations.
- Operates the heavy equipment as needed such as asphalt distributor (truck mounted) backhoes frontend loaders motor graders etc.
- Perform duties as directed such as shoveling asphalt digging footings for setting concrete forms placing traffic control devices delivering loading and unloading materials and/or equipment flagging traffic operating power and/or hand tools etc.
- Performs minor repairs services preventative maintenance and cleans equipment in accordance with operators manual and manufacturers recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment
Compensation: Starting hourly rate is $22.52/hr and the maximum is $40.53.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-ThursdayLouisiana 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For more job specific information please contact:
Joseph Hicks/Bridge Engineer
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
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.
Required Experience:
IC