MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, 1/HEAVY

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Houma, LOUISIANA, United States
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  • FlexTime
  • FullTime
  • Seasonal
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About this Job DISTRICT 02/Houma-SubDistrictJOB NUMBER: 02/169326/MOB1,2,HV/9.16.25-LAAt DOTD our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in DISTRICT 02 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to a Highway Foreman 1, Highway Foreman 2, or Parish Hwy Maintenance Supt. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency .Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required.Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found .Job Duties and Other InformationJOB DUTIES:

  • OPERATES THE FOLLOWING HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED:

  • Asphalt Distributor – Truck mounted, backhoes, front end loaders, bucket/ladder trucks, cranes/draglines, dozers, dump truck, gradalls, hot mix pavers, motor grader, lowboys, milling machines, road planer, road widener, sewer cleaners, striping machines, sweepers, track hoes, under bridge inspection units

  • OPERATES SKID STEERS, ROLLERS, JET AIR PATCHER, 72-HP TRACTORS WITH 15FT BAT WING MOWERS, AND TRACTOR MOUNTED SLOPE MOWER. INSTALLS AND MAINTAINS TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND SERVES AS A FLAG PERSON DURING TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATIONS. USES A VARIETY OF HAND TOOLS SUCH AS: SHOVELS, RAKES, JACKHAMMER, DEMOLITION SAW, CHAIN SAW, STRING TRIMMER, AND POLE SAW. PERFORMS MANUAL TASK SUCH AS POTHOLE PATCHING, MANUAL CUTTING OF BUSH AND GRASS, DITCH DIGGING, CLEANING BUILDINGS, ASSISTING IN MUD JACK OPERATIONS, CUTTING TREES, COLLECTING LITTER, CLEANING AND REPAIRING OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE AND PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENTS AS WELL AS BRIDGE DECKS, AND OTHER MANUAL TASKS AS NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THE DEPARTMENT’S MISSION.

  • PERFORMS MINOR REPAIRS, SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE MEINTENANCE, AND CLEANS EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND MANUFACTURE’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO KEEP EQUIPMENT OPERATING EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:Work Location: There is one (1) vacancy for this announcement located in Terrebonne parish.Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies 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).Compensation: The maximum monthly salary for the Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy is $6,566. Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1:Class D, Chauffeurs License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours 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. Starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours 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. Starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY is $21.05/hourly.HOW TO APPLY: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.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.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here:Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information about this vacancy contact:Teresa ScivicqueTransportation Operations Manager(985) 858-2427″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.”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 atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

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