Mobile Equipment Operator --Heavy

About This Job

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This position is located in District 05/Unit
720 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2.

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

• 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 operator’s manual and manufacturer’s 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.

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-Thursday

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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

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