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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2

State of Louisiana

Louisiana (MO)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Mobile Equipment Operators to join their team in Louisiana. This role offers the opportunity to operate various mobile equipment, including tractors and dump trucks, to support essential transportation and maintenance tasks across multiple parishes. With no prior experience required, this position is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in public service. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive hourly wage with potential for pay increases upon permanent status. If you are ready to contribute to your community and take on a hands-on role, this is the job for you!

Qualifications

  • No experience or training is required for entry-level positions.
  • Valid Louisiana driver's license or CDL is necessary based on position.

Responsibilities

  • Operate mobile equipment for transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.
  • Perform minor repairs and user maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation
General Maintenance
Minor Repairs

Education

Valid Louisiana Driver’s License
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Field Tractor
Dump Truck
Forklift
Asphalt Kettle
Concrete Mixer

Job description

DISTRICT 62

JOB NUMBER: 62/MEO1-2/CONT-02.12.25-TR

This is a continuous recruitment for Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, St John, & Washington Parishes ONLY.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

– Valid Louisiana driver’s license will be required upon appointment.
Starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hour with an additional $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2

- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required upon appointment.
Starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hour with an additional $1.00 for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. This position may be filled as a Probationary Appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

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

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.

“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.”

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources
(985) 375-0148 or (985) 375-0149

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

Function of Work:
To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of Work:
Experienced.

Supervision Received:
General from a foreman or other higher level maintenance, supervisory, or administrative personnel.

Supervision Exercised:
May exercise functional over lower graded equipment operators or laboring personnel.

Location of Work:
May be used by all agencies, statewide.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator--Light by the requirement to operate larger mobile equipment with more complicated operating and handling characteristics.
Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 2 by the restriction to primary operation of equipment that is lighter and/or less complicated to operate.

NOTE:
Operation of one or more of the types of equipment enumerated must be the primary, regular, and recurring function of the job.

Operates field tractor with power ratings up to and including 52 horsepower; tractors may be equipped with attachments such as bush hogs, belly attachments, blades, loaders, hoes, etc.
Operates field tractors with gang mowers up to eight feet across.
Operates dump trucks with rated capacity of six yards or less.
Operates vans and stake-body or flat bed trucks with load ratings over one ton and up to four tons.
Operates buses with 12 to 25 passenger capacity.
Operates forklifts with lifting capacity over 10,000 lbs. or lift height over 12 feet.
Operates steel wheel rollers.
Transports patients, students, workers, or other persons between homes and institutions, on trips on and/or off institution or agency grounds.
Operates auxiliary equipment such as asphalt kettle, mud jack, concrete mixer (over two bag capacity), air compressor, jack-hammer, etc. as required.
Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower graded operators and laborers, as required.
May be required to operate any equipment enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Operator--Light when necessary to accomplish work objectives.
Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
Operates front end-loaders, dump trucks, and other equipment in the maintenance and repair of railroad tracks.

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