District 08-UNIT 720 Leesville, LA

Job Number: 08/50338295/MEO12H1/7.14.25-LT

District Recruitment for Vernon Parish:

The overall function of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment and various hand tools for the purposes of bridge repair and maintenance in a District-Wide Bridge Maintenance Unit involved in the maintenance and repair of bridges in a seven-parish area (Avoyelles, Rapides, Vernon, Grant, Natchitoches, Winn and Sabine Parishes). This position is located in the District 08/0perations/Unit720. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structure training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required task.

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.asp

No experience or training is required.

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

Job Duties:

• Operate heavy equipment, as needed.

• Performs various bridge maintenance functions such as repairing guardrail and cable barrier damage, building and repairing fence, replacing decayed and broken timber members, and forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.

• Must be capable of interpreting data contained in various operator's manuals to ensure the limits and capabilities of the equipment operated are not exceeded. Perform minor repairs, services, and cleans equipment in accordance with the operator manual and manufacturer's recommendations to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

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

Position-Specific Details:

The incumbent shall possess/do the following:

• Class A CDL license

• Requires random drug testing.

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

• Light computer work

• Must be capable of sitting, squatting, walking, bending, and climbing to access equipment and various structures.

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

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

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.

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.

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