EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 08 seeks an Equipment Superintendent for Rapides Parish. This hands-on field role oversees preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, shop operations, and coordination with District Administrators, Equipment Supervisors, and shop staff to keep heavy equipment in optimal condition.

You will report to the ADA of Operations, require four years of mechanic experience or equivalent, and may participate in DOTD training.

Qualifications

• Must have four years of mechanic experience or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in inspection of automotive equipment.
• Four years of experience in operation or inspection of heavy‑duty equipment.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Equipment Unit to support District Administrators and Shop Supervisors in maintenance programs.
• Manages a large shop repairing vehicles and heavy equipment.
• May conduct on-site preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Discusses equipment needs with district staff and helps revise specifications.
• Maintains inventory showing location, history, and current condition.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Vehicle inspection

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

District 08-UNIT 070 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/13509/ES/10.09.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is Equipment Superintendent for District 08. The employee needs to be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The employee will participate in DOTD structed training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 070 and report to ADA of Operations.

• Four years of experience or training as a mechanic; OR
• Four years of experience in the inspection of automotive equipment; OR
• Four years of experience in the operation or inspection of heavy-duty gasoline or diesel land-based equipment.

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

Job Duties

• Represents, on a district basis, the Department of Transportation and Development Equipment Unit to render assistance to District Administrators, Parish Superintendents, Equipment and Auto Shop Supervisors in preventive maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance programs.
• Manages the operation of a large shop engaged in the repair of a wide range of vehicles, heavy mobile maintenance and/or construction equipment.
• May conduct on-site preventive maintenance and safety inspections of light and heavy equipment, write reports on equipment condition and recommend corrective action.
• Discusses the need for various types of equipment with District Administrators, Equipment Supervisors and others; makes recommendations for specifications for purchase of equipment including revising and updating current specifications.
• Maintains inventory on equipment showing location, physical history and current mechanical condition.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:Equipment Superintendent – $ $61,422.00 Annually
Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Joseph Montalvo
ADA of Operations
318-561-5102
[e-mail]

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. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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