Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator – Road & Bridge Maintenance

State of Louisiana; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Overtime

Job summary

State of Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is recruiting for Mobile Equipment Operators in Vernon Parish. This outdoor, physically active role involves operating heavy equipment to maintain highways and bridges, with paid training and clear paths for career progression.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. The position may involve shift work, night hours, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs, depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training is provided.
• Outdoor, physically active role with varying weather conditions.
• Shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs may be required.

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.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools.
• Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed.

Job description

State of Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is recruiting for Mobile Equipment Operators in Vernon Parish. This outdoor, physically active role involves operating heavy equipment to maintain highways and bridges, with paid training and clear paths for career progression.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. The position may involve shift work, night hours, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs, depending on assignment.