MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2--HEAVY

Nunez Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for District 05/Unit720. The role requires operating and maintaining assigned heavy equipment during maintenance operations, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $22.52 and a maximum of $40.53, with a 6:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Thursday work schedule. Contact Joseph Hicks for more information at [phone] or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Three years of mobile equipment operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates lowboy including various tractor-trailer combinations.
• Operates heavy equipment such as asphalt distributor, backhoes, frontend loaders, motor graders, etc.
• Performs duties like shoveling asphalt, digging footings, setting concrete forms, traffic control, material handling, flagging, and tool use.
• Performs minor repairs, routine maintenance, and cleans equipment per manuals to keep it safe and efficient.
• May assist with emergency/disaster response as needed.

Skills

Mobile equipment operations

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

About this Job

The overall function of this position is to have knowledge and experience to skillfully operate and maintain assigned heavy equipment owned or operated by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development during Maintenance Operations. This position is located in District 05/Unit720 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2.

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

• Operates lowboy which include a variety of tractor-trailer combinations.
• Operates the heavy equipment as needed such as asphalt distributor (truck mounted), backhoes, frontend loaders, motor graders, etc.
• Perform duties as directed, such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings for setting concrete forms, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.
• Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacturer’s recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Compensation: Starting hourly rate is $22.52/hr and the maximum is $40.53.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday

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

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

For more job specific information, please contact:

Joseph Hicks/Bridge Engineer

[phone]

[e-mail]

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

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.