MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 HEAVY

Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy

Job Number : 62 / 9929 / MEO1H / 10.02.25NM Franklinton, LA / Unit 760

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The primary function of this position is to operate heavy equipment for the purposes of road maintenance and construction. This position is located in District 62, Unit 760 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the 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.

This position is part of a heavy road maintenance crew that is responsible for using various hand tools, operating heavy equipment and dump trucks for asphalt and milling operations, installing large cross drain culverts, assisting with erosion repair jobs and various building maintenance projects.

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

Job duties include operating 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

The work schedule for this position is, 10-hour days, 4 days a week, off Monday or Friday. Starting salary for MEO 1-HEAVY is $21.05 / hour.

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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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Michael Magee

Transportation Operations Manager

(985) 878-3228