Equipment Operator Foreman 1, 2 or 3

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 148-2024

OPENING DATE: October 2, 2024

CLOSING DATE: October 11, 2024

JOB TYPE: Unclassified

LOCATION: Louisiana Military Department-Training Center Pineville, Pineville, LA

• SALARY:

MW-214/$46,842 - $84,302 annually

MW-215 /$50,128 - $90,210 annually

MW-216 /$53,643 - $96,533 annually

• As part of a Career Progression Group, the level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.

BENEFITS

Retirement: Louisiana State Retirement System (LASERS), Deferred Compensation

Insurance: Medical, Life, Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 days per year, additional holidays may be proclaimed.

Paid Leave: Annual and Sick, rate increases with tenure.

The Louisiana Military Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In accordance with R.S. 42:1701, if you are nominated for this position, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to commencement of employment with the Louisiana Military Department.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

For heavy equipment operation responsibilities includes Inspecting equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs. Performs daily and operator maintenance and repairs to equipment. Operator training and a Class A Commercial operator's license (CDL) is required and license renewals on all equipment maintained by employee. Trains subordinate operators on operation of equipment. Operates gasoline or diesel heavy equipment, such as dozers, dump trucks, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors, front loaders, and back hoes, to excavate, move and grade earth. Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment after usage. Performs maintenance (ditching, grading, shaping, and covering) on all un-improved surfaces such as ranges, bivouac sites, helicopter landing zones, training areas, maneuver lanes, thru access roadways, roadways, and property lines. Trenches and digs drainage ditches and emplaces riprap, grass seed, matting and various other methods of erosion control. Must track equipment maintenance, fuel consumption, and usage to ensure adequate supply. Prepare bill of materials for work orders and projects. Read and interpret mechanical schematics and shop drawings for equipment repair and fabrication projects. Control, secure, inventory and dispatch tools, materials, and equipment. Maintain equipment maintenance preventative and routine maintenance logs. Perform quality control and determine acceptability of grounds maintenance work and projects. Performs routine flatwork welding to metal for various fabrications and repairs to existing welds. Must have knowledge in the use of gas torches, wire feed MIG-welder, portable stick welder, and various metal cutting tools. Constructs lateral ditches, berms, and other erosion control structures within the training areas maneuver trail and bivouac sites. Training area maintenance includes applying various pesticides and herbicides to bivouac sites and staging areas. Coordinate, as required, with installation facilities engineers for maintenance of training facilities to provide safe operating conditions. Assists the maintenance officer with maintaining and updating all equipment records to include all services preformed and parts repaired on each single item equipment. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspection as recommended by equipment manufacture. Operate recovery assets to remove broken equipment from ranges and training area. Performs duties of Facility (ECO) Environmental Compliance Officer. Report to work on time, dress IAW LMD SOP, personal hygiene IAW SMD SOP, and follow all the regulations and SOPs for the area working in and complete all required LMD Training. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of all range operations and policies. Must have a combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment. Must possess military, or civilian equivalent, heavy equipment operator licenses or certificates. Must have knowledge of all applicable safety laws and regulations. Must maintain a valid driver's license and attend State Employee Driver Training Class. Must have the ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted, including above the shoulder. Must be comfortable working near firearms and on firing ranges. Must be able to obtain CAC. Must be able to obtain or have and maintain a Louisiana Class A CDL.

GENERAL: Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate. Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card. Periodic travel may be required. Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations. Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with agency personnel, peers, superiors, subordinates and the public.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position. Must attend/complete all LMD annual training and other training required for the position. Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment:

• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• The LA Military Department is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. To become an employee of the Louisiana Military Department/Louisiana State Guard, the selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All Applicants must complete a LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) and attach a legible copy of their Official Birth Certificate, Driver's License and Social Security Card. Resumes are optional and will not be accepted unless they are submitted with the LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application). The LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) is located at

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Ms. Wenda Woolf

LMD-HR (Training Center Pineville)

Bldg. 718 "E" St., Pineville, LA 71360

E-mail: wenda.a.woolf.nfg@army.mil

Office: (318) 290-5392 / Fax: (318) 290-5060