About This Position:

This position is responsible for operating specialized heavy equipment to support statewide construction and maintenance activities for DOTD, performed in diverse outdoor environments and varying terrain with limited supervision; it requires the ability to adapt to changing field conditions, perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and climbing, participate in ongoing technical and industry-recognized training, maintain equipment proficiency, and ensure strict adherence to safety standards, regulations, and departmental policies.

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 diverse fleet of specialized heavy equipment—including excavators, dump trucks, skid steers, brush cutters, sewer jet/vacuum trucks, wreckers, and transport trailers—to safely and efficiently perform statewide transportation, maintenance, and construction activities.

• Conducts thorough pre- and post-operation inspections, performs preventative maintenance (oil changes, sharpening/replacing parts, etc.), completes minor and occasional field repairs, and reports or addresses mechanical issues to keep equipment in safe, reliable working condition.

• Handles the transport of equipment and materials using heavy-duty trucks and trailers, maintains required operational and maintenance documentation, and ensures all assigned equipment is clean, properly functioning, and job-ready at all times.

• Supports overall departmental operations by adhering to strict safety standards and policies, completing required structured and manufacturer training programs, performing additional assigned duties, and assisting in the training and development of lower-level equipment operators.

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Dewayne Dugas

Transportation Operations Manager

225-935-0241

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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