What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Insepctor position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
About this Job
At 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 primary function of this position is to assist the Equipment Superintendent in the daily activities of the Equipment Inspection office. This position is located in District61/Unit070 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Equipment Superintendent. The incumbent inspects and maintains current records of the district's fleet in assigned area of responsibility. This requires ongoing working knowledge of equipment and the ability to make recommendations to Equipment Superintendent for equipment replacement, repairs, and new purchases. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in the inspection of automotive equipment.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Conducts weekly onsite inspections as well as safety inspections, reviews maintenance records, and records/recommends preventative maintenance for district equipment. Prepares documentation to dispose/transfer equipment within the district fleet.
- Attends weekly Section 42 meetings and tracks all equipment under repair to ensure that equipment is repaired promptly and correctly. Assists the Equipment Superintendent in managing the district's confined space program. Manages the district's fleet Fuelman Program.
- Reviews the need for various types of equipment with district administration and supervisors. Maintains working knowledge of basic equipment operations, limitations, as well as new and innovative technology. Records and maintains an inventory list of all district equipment, which includes location, mileage hours, repair history, and current condition.
- Utilizes equipment records and experience to make recommendations for equipment replacement, new purchases, and repairs.
- Performs routine inspections, minor repairs, and operates all pumping stations in the district. Inspects all contract work at pump stations, including any mechanical and electrical repairs, cleaning, and structural repairs.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
How To Apply:
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.
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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.
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.
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
Salary : $23 - $41