Mobile Equipment Operator​/Heavy

Overview

District 61 - Unit 765 - East Baton Rouge Parish

Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, & 1/Heavy

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 61/Unit 765 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2. The incumbent must be self-motivated, 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. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.

• Operate heavy equipment, as needed.
• Performs maintenance related activities, including but not limited to hauling material, removal of dead animals and litter/debris from interstate routes or state-maintained highways throughout parishes that comprise District 61.
• Uses various handheld equipment while performing general landscape duties. Operates a chainsaw and/or pole saw to cut trees and trim overhanging tree limbs that may be encroaching onto interstate on/off ramps, bridges, guardrails, roadways etc.
• Performs incidental repair and construction tasks including but not limited to drain cleaning, ditch cleaning, pothole patching, flagging/ basic traffic control, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, etc.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacture recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
• Assists herbicide applicators in loading and unloading boxes and/or pallets of herbicides. This work involves lifting up to 50 lbs. Uses a back pack and/or hand held sprayer to apply herbicides around bridges, traffic control boxes, guardrails, signs, etc.
• Provide functional supervision to Mobile Equipment Operator 1 /2 while performing assigned task.
• Will be required to perform other duties as instructed by supervisor, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

• 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, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator1/Heavy depending on the level of experience and licensure of the selected applicant(s). Mobile Equipment Operator 1 positions require a Class D Chauffeur's License to obtain permanent status. Mobile Equipment Operator 2 and Mobile Equipment Operator1/Heavy positions require a Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon appointment.

• MEO 1: $16.06/hour. Receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked and a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO 2: $17.18/hour. Receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked, and a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO 1/Heavy: $21.05/hour.

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.