MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1,2, HEAVY 1

Posting number: 08/13719/MEO12H1/07.08.26-JC

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 8- Alexandria

Job classification: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Safety, Maintenance

Summary

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District 08-UNIT 550 Natchitoches, LA      

Job Number:08/13719/MEO12H1/07.08.26-JC 

District Recruitment for Natchitoches Parish:

The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. 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.

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

Examples of duties

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

-Operate equipment, as needed.

-Perform manual tasks such as pothole patching, manual cutting of brush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, etc.

-Perform minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and clean equipment.

-May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

The incumbent is shall possess to following before appointment: 

•Class A CDL license (MEO 2 and Heavy)

•Requires random drug testing.

•Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.

**This position is considered Disaster Essential

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday/6:30AM-5:00PM

How To Apply: 

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
 
*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.

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.

 Contact Information:
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Matthew Elkins  
Transportation Operations Manager
318-664-2050