MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 HEAVY (LAFAYETTE MECHANIC SHOP)

About the Department

The overall function of this position is to transport equipment to and from job sites, pickup equipment on the road, which has failed to function properly and transport to repair shop.  This position is located in the District 03, Gang 071, Lafayette, LA. Lafayette Mechanic shop of Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Equipment Superintendent.  The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also 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.

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.

Position Duties

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe loading, binding and transporting all department equipment with on the District’s lowboy truck/trailers, that is used by department personnel, i.e.….bull dozers, tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoes, motor patrols, asphalt pavers, shoulder widening machines, milling machines, rollers, mobile cranes, tractor trailer, vans, trucks, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the lowboy and vehicles assigned to self-including oil changes, replacing burnt bulbs, minor adjustments to equipment, changing tires, etc.
• Transport bridge pilings up to 75 feet in length.
• Transport plastic and concrete barriers with the lowboy.
• Transport portable buildings up to 20 feet wide.
• Wrecker driver/operator for department equipment involved in accidents.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a probational, promotional, WAE, or job appointment.

License Requirements: A Louisiana Class "A" CDL License

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.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Ty Hargroder
Equipment Superintendent
337-262-6120

“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.

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

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