Heavy Equipment Operator — Road & Bridge Construction

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 07 is recruiting for MEO positions to operate heavy equipment used in road and bridge construction across Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis parishes.

Appointments may be MEO-1, MEO-2, or MEO-1/Heavy with progression and CDL requirements for advanced roles. No experience is required; training is provided and a premium pay structure applies.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• CDL required for MEO 2 and MEO 1 - Heavy; will report CDL status per policy.
• Participate in DOTD structured training programs and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance (oil changes, etc.).
• Assists with shoveling asphalt, footings, traffic control devices, and material handling.
• Attends required training under the Structured Training Program.
• May train lower-level operators or laborers and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance basics

Job description

State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 07 is recruiting for MEO positions to operate heavy equipment used in road and bridge construction across Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis parishes.

Appointments may be MEO-1, MEO-2, or MEO-1/Heavy with progression and CDL requirements for advanced roles. No experience is required; training is provided and a premium pay structure applies.