DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 701 – Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this position:

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 701 of the Department of Transportation and Development. The role reports directly to the Facility Maintenance Manager A and requires a self-motivated individual capable of working independently with minimal supervision and adapting to changing or unforeseen field conditions. 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,

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Mobile Equipment Operator 1 is required to have a Class “D” Chauffeurs License before making permanent.

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 required to support maintenance and construction activities
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including hauling materials and removing debris, litter, and animal carcasses from interstate and state-maintained highways within District 61.
• Utilize handheld equipment for general landscaping duties; operate chainsaws and pole saws to trim trees and remove hazardous or overhanging limbs near roadways, bridges, ramps, and guardrails.
• Conduct basic repair and construction work such as drain and ditch cleaning, pothole patching, traffic flagging, and loading/unloading materials and equipment.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Support emergency and disaster response operations and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a MEO 1, MEO 2, or MEO 1/Heavy
Compensation:

• MEO-1 is $16.06 /hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO-1/HEAVY; is $21.05/hourly.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jonathan Merritt

Facility Maintenance MGR A

225-620-4576

“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.”

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.