EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT

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EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT

Salary

$5,119.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly

Location

Hammond, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

62/EQUIPSPT/129007/07.02.24-NM

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 62- Hammond

Opening Date

07/02/2024

Closing Date

7/9/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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Supplemental Information

Job Number: 62/EQUIPSPT/129007/07.02.24-NM

D62- Hammond, Louisiana - Unit 071

About This Position:

Supervises all phases of work being performed by a large multi-trade automotive and heavy equipment repair shop. Manages a diversified repair shop dealing with minor and major repair of a large fleet of specialized vehicles. Develops specifications for district equipment, tools, and related maintenance and repair devices. Consults with manufacturers and factory representatives on equipment problems, designs, and warranty agreements. Tests equipment for design, operational and physical capabilities. Prepares reports of equipment utilization, repair costs, and equipment discrepancies; oversees all shop operations including mechanic work, welding, metal fabrication, body and fender repair, painting, mechanic field repair, and preventive maintenance. Responsible for hiring and training staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance.

EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT

• $29.53 Hrly

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

The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth. Interested candidates may Click here to apply (http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/All_Job_Openings.aspx)

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

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. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities."

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Seth DeArmas

(985) 375-0102

ADA Operations

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of experience as a mechanic OR in the operation or inspection of automotive, heavy-duty gasoline, or diesel land-based equipment.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training as a mechanic from a trade school, vocational-technical school, or military school will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience. Training will be credited in six month increments.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To manage a large comprehensive vehicle maintenance program.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Broad review from the District Maintenance Engineer or other higher level administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Typically, direct over Equipment Inspectors and/or Mechanic Supervisors.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Primarily in the Department of Transportation and Development. Alternative locations may be approved by SCS.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Mechanic Supervisor B by the presence of managerial responsibility over a large comprehensive vehicle maintenance program. See SCS allocation criterion memo.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

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.

Evaluates products such as degreasers, greasers, graphites, sealing compounds and solvents to recommend changes in purchasing specifications for products.

Supervises on-site maintenance and safety inspections of automobiles, light and heavy trucks, heavy equipment and firefighting equipment such as dozers and fire plows.

Oversees parts inventory for all mobile equipment.

Maintains supplies of parts and coordinates distributions.

Supervises tool box inventory and shop equipment.

Makes recommendations related to the needs of various types of equipment.

Reviews and standardizes maintenance schedules.

Establishes training sessions for subordinates.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) 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

  01

  Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  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?

  04

  What are your career interests?

  05

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

• Yes

• No

  06

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

  Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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