Job Details

Job Title

District 08-UNIT 771 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/115841/MEO12H1/05.01.26-LT

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

The overall function of this position is to utilize all equipment necessary to maintain roadway pavement markings within the 7 parishes of District 08. This position is located in District 08/Unit 771/District Traffic Operations Striping Crew. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to interpret and adjust to changing and unforeseen conditions as they arise. Work is generally performed outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions, depending upon the nature of each assignment. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Operate heavy equipment, as needed. (Equipment usage is determined both by seasonal conditions and by the nature of the project.)
• 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. Performs 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.
• Prior to equipment operation, conduct routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, report problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or take necessary corrective action whenever possible.
• 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.
• Perform duties as directed, such as operating striping vehicle, preparing roadway surface for application of hot tape pavement markings, installing raised pavement markers, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.
• Requires random drug testing.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

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

License: Valid Class "A" required for Mobile Equipment Operator 2 & Heavy 1.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position. 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.

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.

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Joey Rachal

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5113

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