MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2--HEAVY

State of Louisiana; Franklinton (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Franklinton, LA to load, transport, and maintain district equipment using a lowboy truck and other machinery. The role requires a Class A CDL, ability to lift 50 lbs, and basic computer skills, with a starting hourly rate of $22.52 for the MEO-2 HEAVY position.

Promotional appointment for current permanent classified DOTD employees.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary operator of a lowboy truck to load, transport, and deliver equipment.
• Operates additional lower-level equipment such as dump trucks, skid steers, rollers, tractors, and various attachments.
• Performs routine safety inspections, reports equipment issues, and follows proper binding procedures to ensure safe transport.
• Conducts minor mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance, and completes required documentation.
• Assists with other assigned duties as needed, including emergency or disaster response activities.

Skills

Mobile equipment operations

Job description

About This Job

District 62 - Unit 722 - Franklinton, LA

THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY ***

JOB NUMBER: 62/114939/MEO2H/09.11.26NM

The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth.

This position is part of a heavy road maintenance crew that is responsible for using various hand tools, operating heavy equipment and dump trucks for asphalt and milling operations, installing large cross drain culverts, assisting with erosion repair jobs and various building maintenance projects.

The incumbent is required to possess a Class A CDL, pass random drug screens, have working knowledge of a computer, and be able to lift 50 lbs.

PLEASE VISIT OUR DOTD CAREER CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Job Duties

• Serves as the primary operator of a lowboy truck to load, transport, and deliver a wide range of heavy and light district equipment.
• Operates additional lower-level equipment such as dump trucks, skid steers, rollers, tractors, and various attachments.
• Performs routine safety inspections, reports equipment issues, and follows proper binding procedures to ensure safe transport.
• Conducts minor mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance, and completes required documentation.
• Assists with other assigned duties as needed, including emergency or disaster response activities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified employees of DOTD.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are to be determined.

Compensation: Starting salary for MEO-2 HEAVY is $22.52/hourly

Contact Information

Vincent Calcagno

Transportation Operations Manager

[phone]

Louisiana State Model Employer (SAME) Support

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

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 here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net).

Benefits

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