What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, OR 1/HEAVY (STRIPING CREW) position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for road/bridge construction and maintenance primarily for Calcasieu Parish. This position is located in District 07 Unit 777 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Highway Foreman 2. 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. 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
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 here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
In this role, you will operate the following heavy equipment, as needed:
Asphalt Distributor (truck mounted) Backhoes Front end loaders Bucket/ladder trucks Cranes/draglines (lifting capacity >20,000 lbs but Dozers (Dump truck (tandem axle or trailer dump) Gradalls Hot mix pavers (Motor Grader Lowboys Milling machines (Road planer Road widener (Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted) Striping machines Sweepers Track hoes (excavators) Under bridge inspection units (trailer mounted
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday
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: Below is the starting salary and Premium Pay amounts for each level.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available
https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
Terry Dartez
Transportation Operations Manager
5827 Hwy 90 E Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 437-9119
- This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***
The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for road/bridge construction and maintenance primarily for Calcasieu Parish. This position is located in District 07 Unit 777 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Highway Foreman 2. 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. 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
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 here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
In this role, you will operate the following heavy equipment, as needed:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday
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: Below is the starting salary and Premium Pay amounts for each level.
- MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1: 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: 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: Starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY is $21.05/hourly. There is no Premium Pay for this level.
- MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1: Class D, Chauffeurs License will be required upon appointment.
- MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2: Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment.
- MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY: Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available
https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
Terry Dartez
Transportation Operations Manager
5827 Hwy 90 E Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 437-9119
Salary : $16 - $21