Mobile Equipment Operator 2- Heavy

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Hammond, LA to support statewide sign maintenance and installation. You will operate digger trucks, cranes, forklifts and other machines for highway sign work on Interstate, LA and US routes.

Candidates must have a Class A CDL with air brakes and at least three years of mobile equipment experience; willingness to travel statewide and adhere to DOTD policies and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Valid Class A CDL with air brakes required at appointment.
• Willingness to travel statewide on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for installation, maintenance and repair of signs on Interstate and US routes statewide.
• Operates crane/dragline and platform equipment to lift beams, signs and for sign mounting.
• Assist Foreman with inspections and ensure equipment readiness for daily operations.
• Set up traffic control devices and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis when required.
• Handle small handheld tools to mount or repair signs and supports.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A with Air Brakes

Sign maintenance knowledge

Tools

Crane/dragline operation

Digger trucks

Job description

About This Job

Section 45 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND SERVICES

• Weekly Statewide Travel Required and must possess Class A CDL with Air Brakes before appointment***

About This Position

The position operates heavy equipment as part of the Interstate Statewide Sign Maintenance functions. This includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs on Interstate, LA and US routes.

The incumbent is required to operate the following equipment: Digger trucks, Platform Trucks, Forklifts, Frontend loaders, Dump Trucks, Backhoe, Bobcat.

This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class A commercial drivers license with air brakes at time of appointment.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

Job Duties

• Operates heavy equipment for the installation, maintenance and repair of signs and supports on Interstate and US routes Statewide. This includes the new MASSH 400 system that took the place of wood poles.
• Operates equipment including a crane/dragline (truck or track mounted) with a lifting capacity of greater than or equal to 40,000 pounds, and a truck mounted I Statewide Crew platform. The crane is used to lift beams, signs, trusses, cantilevers and is also used to bore holes up to 36” in diameter for support foundations. The platform is used to lift employees over 75 feet to work on signs and overhead structures.
• Assists the Foreman in the inspection of damaged signs and supports to determine material needs to complete the work. Also, help out on construction Sign Inspection when necessary. Ensure that the equipment has necessary supplies for daily operations.
• Helps erect specific traffic control devise such as cones and work zone signing prior to starting the work. In addition, the employee is on 24 hour call out in case of emergencies. Assumes supervisory responsibilities when the Foreman is absent.
• While on the ground or in the equipment overhead, the employee will operate small handheld equipment such as impact wrenches, drills, air rivet guns, etc. to assist in the mounting or repair of signs or supports.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.

License Requirements: A valid Class "A" CDL required with Air Brakes.

Work Location: Hammond, LA

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandon Elliot

Transportation Operations Manager

225-935-0131

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others