Mobile Equipment Operator Heavy

Overview

About This Job:
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 District 04/Unit 520 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to perform duties with minimal supervision and interpret unforeseen conditions as they 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.

• Operate heavy equipment, as needed. Equipment usage is determined both by seasonal conditions and by the nature of the project.
• Must be capable of interpreting data contained in various operator s manuals to ensure the limits and capabilities of the equipment operated are not exceeded. Perform minor repairs, services, and cleans equipment in accordance with the operator manual and manufacturer s recommendations to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
• Prior to equipment operation, conduct routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, report problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or take necessary corrective action whenever possible.

Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional

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

• MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1:
  Class D;
  Chauffeur’s License required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hour. 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; CDL required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hour. 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; CDL required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05/hour.

No Civil Service test score is required 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 completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Renea Wise
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 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 and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

State employment offers various benefits including insurance coverage, parental leave, holidays and leave, retirement options, and professional development opportunities.

• Insurance Coverage – More information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid
• Holidays and Leave – List of holidays and additional proclamations
• Retirement – LASERS, TRSL, LSERS and others