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Mobile Equipment Operator 1-1/Heavy

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 61/Unit 550 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 1. 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.

Job duties include operating various heavy equipment, as needed, such as Asphalt Distributor (truck mounted), Backhoes, Front End loaders, Bucket/Ladder Trucks, Dozers, Dump Truck, Sweepers, Track Hoes, Skid Steers, 72+-hp tractors with 15ft. bat wing mowers, tractor mounted slope mower, jet air patcher, etc. The incumbent will also 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, removing dead animal carcasses, collecting litter, cleaning & repairing of Asphaltic Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements as well as bridge decks, and other manual tasks as need to accomplish the department's mission. Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator's manual and manufacture's recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. Lift a maximum of 50 pounds will be required due to servicing equipment, removing debris from the roadway and other routine maintenance performed. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds require assistance from others. Will be required to perform other duties as instructed by supervisor, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-specific details include appointment type: Probational or Promotional. Career progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy depending on the level of experience and licensure of the selected applicant(s). Mobile Equipment Operator 1 position require a Class D Chauffer's License to obtain permanent status. Mobile Equipment Operator 2 and Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy positions require a Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon appointment. Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level and additional compensation information for the MEO 1 and MEO 2.

MEO 1: $16.06/hourly. Receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked and a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MEO 2: $17.18/hourly. Receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked, and a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MEO 1/Heavy: $21.05/hourly.

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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.