Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator – Road & Bridge

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Bridge City (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators to keep roads and bridges safe in Jefferson District 02. This outdoor, physically active role involves operating heavy equipment, performing inspections, and supporting maintenance and construction tasks in varied weather.

Starting salary is $21.05 per hour for MEO-1/HEAVY, with overtime, shift work, and travel possible.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

Skills

Mobile equipment operations

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators to keep roads and bridges safe in Jefferson District 02. This outdoor, physically active role involves operating heavy equipment, performing inspections, and supporting maintenance and construction tasks in varied weather.

Starting salary is $21.05 per hour for MEO-1/HEAVY, with overtime, shift work, and travel possible.