Heavy Equipment Operator — Roadway Maintenance

Nunez Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for District 05/Unit720. The role requires operating and maintaining assigned heavy equipment during maintenance operations, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $22.52 and a maximum of $40.53, with a 6:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Thursday work schedule. Contact Joseph Hicks for more information at [phone] or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Three years of mobile equipment operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates lowboy including various tractor-trailer combinations.
• Operates heavy equipment such as asphalt distributor, backhoes, frontend loaders, motor graders, etc.
• Performs duties like shoveling asphalt, digging footings, setting concrete forms, traffic control, material handling, flagging, and tool use.
• Performs minor repairs, routine maintenance, and cleans equipment per manuals to keep it safe and efficient.
• May assist with emergency/disaster response as needed.

Skills

Mobile equipment operations

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for District 05/Unit720. The role requires operating and maintaining assigned heavy equipment during maintenance operations, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $22.52 and a maximum of $40.53, with a 6:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Thursday work schedule. Contact Joseph Hicks for more information at [phone] or [e-mail].