Heavy Equipment Operator – Road & Bridge Maintenance (CDL)

Nunez Community College; Bridge City (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators in Jefferson District 02 to operate heavy equipment for road and bridge maintenance. This outdoor, active role may involve weather, shift work, overtime, travel, or emergency callouts. Two years of mobile equipment operations experience are required.

A Class A CDL will be required upon appointment. Starting salary is $21.05 per hour, with potential for probationary or promotional assignments and a

Qualifications

• Two years of mobile equipment operations experience.
• CDL Class A required upon appointment.
• Outdoor, physically active role with varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and specialized equipment used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Assist with construction, repair, and upkeep of highways and bridges.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools.
• Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed.
• Role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators in Jefferson District 02 to operate heavy equipment for road and bridge maintenance. This outdoor, active role may involve weather, shift work, overtime, travel, or emergency callouts. Two years of mobile equipment operations experience are required.

A Class A CDL will be required upon appointment. Starting salary is $21.05 per hour, with potential for probationary or promotional assignments and a