Mobile Equipment Operator 2Heavy

About This Job This is a promotional opportunity for permanent DOTD employees only 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/Unit 710 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2. Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they arise. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations. 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 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 operators manual and manufacturers 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: Promotional Compensation: Starting hourly rate is $22.52/hr and the maximum is $40.53. Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday Benefits 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 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 Years Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor 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) Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org) Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Contact Information For more job-specific information, please contact: Brad Trichel, T.O.M. 318-342-0126 brad.trichel@la.gov 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 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.