MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2-HEAVY

State of Louisiana; Franklinton (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a District 62 - Unit 722 - Franklinton, LA heavy equipment operator. You will operate a lowboy truck and other equipment, perform safety inspections, and assist with maintenance and emergency tasks.

Requires a Class A CDL, ability to lift 50 lbs, and three years of mobile equipment experience. Starting salary is $22.52/hour. Promotional appointment open only to current permanent DOTD employees.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Must possess a Class A CDL.
• Must pass random drug screens.
• Must have working knowledge of a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary operator of a lowboy truck to load, transport, and deliver heavy/district equipment.
• Operates additional lower-level equipment such as dump trucks, skid steers, rollers, tractors, and attachments.
• Performs routine safety inspections and documents issues.
• Conducts minor mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assists with other duties including emergency or disaster response.

Skills

CDL Class A

Drug screening

Computer skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

District 62 - Unit 722 - Franklinton, LA

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/

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

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 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)