EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT

About This Job District 08-UNIT 070 Alexandria, LA Job Number: 08/13509/ES/10.09.26-JC District Recruitment For Rapides Parish: At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is Equipment Superintendent for District 08. The employee needs to be self-motivated and be 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 employee will participate in DOTD structed training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 070 and report to ADA of Operations .

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience or training as a mechanic; OR

Four years of experience in the inspection of automotive equipment; OR

Four years of experience in the operation or inspection of heavy-duty gasoline or diesel land-based equipment.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties Job Duties and Other Information

Depending On Assignment, Equipment Superintendent May:

• Represents, on a district basis, the Department of Transportation and Development Equipment Unit to render assistance to District Administrators, Parish Superintendents, Equipment and Auto Shop Supervisors in preventive maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance programs.
• Manages the operation of a large shop engaged in the repair of a wide range of vehicles, heavy mobile maintenance and/or construction equipment.
• May conduct on-site preventive maintenance and safety inspections of light and heavy equipment, write reports on equipment condition and recommend corrective action.
• Discusses the need for various types of equipment with District Administrators, Equipment Supervisors and others; makes recommendations for specifications for purchase of equipment including revising and updating current specifications.
• Maintains inventory on equipment showing location, physical history and current mechanical condition.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details: Compensation: Equipment Superintendent – $ $61,422.00 Annually

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

• 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:

Joseph Montalvo

ADA of Operations

318-561-5102

[email protected]

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

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Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Louisiana drivers license ?

• Yes
• No

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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

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What are your career interests?

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Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question