DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 720 – 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 primary function of this position is to operate a lowboy trailer to transport heavy loads and large equipment in support of road and bridge construction and maintenance activities. 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. This position is located in District 61/Unit 720 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2.

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https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

A valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL is required prior to being appointed to this position.

OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

Job Duties:

• Operates a lowboy truck and trailer with a hauling capacity of 100,000 pounds or greater to transport heavy loads and equipment in support of road and bridge construction, maintenance, and inspection activities.

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment used in routine maintenance functions, including tandem dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, winch trucks, man lifts with up to a 135-foot boom, skid steer loaders, concrete breakers, and forklifts.

• Performs maintenance tasks such as repairing or replacing culverts, repairing guardrails, cutting trees, and completing related activities using small tools and equipment.

• Performs preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment to minimize downtime, extend service life, and ensure safe operation.

• Assists with the mobilization and placement of signs and traffic control devices in accordance with Department standards and flagging traffic through work zones as needed. The incumbent may perform other daily operational tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• In the absence of a Foreman, the incumbent may assume responsibility for supervising a crew during daily work activities.

• This position may require the performance of other duties as necessary, including emergency or disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional or Detail to Special Duty, open only to current permanent classified employees of DOTD
Compensation: MEO-2/HEAVY is $22.52/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:

Steven Howze

Transportation Operations Manager

225-335-2452