Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or Heavy 1 (Ferriday)

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established agency is seeking a dedicated Mobile Equipment Operator to join their team in Louisiana. This role involves operating a variety of mobile equipment, including tractors and dump trucks, to support transportation and maintenance tasks across the state. With no prior experience required, this position offers a unique opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in public service. The agency values safety and efficiency, providing a supportive environment where you can develop your skills while contributing to the community. If you are ready to take on the challenge and make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required for this position.
• Must operate mobile equipment for transportation and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of mobile equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Provide guidance to lower graded operators and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation

Minor Equipment Repair

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Field Tractor

Dump Truck

Forklift

Concrete Mixer

Job description

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

DISTRICT 58 - Unit 550 – Concordia Parish

JOB NUMBER: 58/13404/MEO1-H/1.9.25-SG

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1: Class D, Chauffer’s license will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1 will be $16.06 hourly; 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, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-2 will be $17.18/hourly; 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, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05/hourly.

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.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Contact Name: Eric Price

Title: Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent

Phone Number: [phone]

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.

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.