Mobile Equipment Operator 1-heavy 1

Company: State of Louisiana
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Supplemental Information

DISTRICT 61 - GANG 710 - Baton Rouge

JOB NUMBER:61/9938/MEO1-HVY1/11.17.22-EL

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 OR MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY

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

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 - Class D, Chauffeurs License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1 is $12.83/hourly with an additional $1.00 per hour worked. Additional 10% optional pay when attaining permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 - Class A, Commercial Driver's License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-2 is $13.72/hourly with an additional $1.00 per hour worked. Additional 10% optional pay when attaining permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY - Class A Commercial Driver's License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1/Heavy is $15/71/hourly.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies maybe 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). The maximum salary for a Mobile Equipment Operator is $4883.00 per month. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

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.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines

"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."

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Marcus Smith

Engineering Technician 7

225-301-2492

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

NOTE:

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or commercial driver's license.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from a foreman or other higher level maintenance, supervisory, or administrative personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise functional over lower graded equipment operators or laboring personnel.

Location of Work:

May be used by all agencies, statewide.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator--Light by the requirement to operate larger mobile equipment with more complicated operating and handling characteristics.

Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 2 by the restriction to primary operation of equipment that is lighter and/or less complicated to operate.

Examples of Work

Function Statement:

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 710 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

50% Operates 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

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