Mobile Equipment Operator 1,2,1/Heavy

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking Mobile Equipment Operators to maintain safety on roads and bridges. This outdoor, physically active role offers paid training, a path for career growth, and a base pay increase upon permanent status where applicable.

Positions are in Rapides, under District 08-Unit 720 and report to a Highway Foreman. No experience or training is required to apply, with starting pay rates listed for Operator I/II and Operator I-Heavy.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is 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

About This Job

Help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long‑term career in public service. This position offers hands‑on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD.

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work.

This position offers a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status (where applicable). No experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression.

This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve varying weather conditions, shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call‑outs depending on assignment.

Positions are located in Rapides, District 08-Unit 720 and report to a Highway Foreman.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Depending on assignment and experience level, Mobile Equipment Operators may:

• 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

This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.

Compensation

Position‑Specific Details:

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1: The starting pay rate for this position is $16.06 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour in premium pay for every hour worked


• Mobile Equipment Operator 2: The starting pay rate for this position is $17.18 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour in premium pay for every hour worked.


• Mobile Equipment Operator 1/HEAVY: The starting pay rate for this position is $21.05 per hour

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1‑Heavy, based on qualifications and agency needs.

Licensing Requirements:

Certain levels may require a valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License or CDL prior to permanent appointment or start date, depending on assignment.

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as either a probationary appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency‑wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Shane Ward

Transportation Operations Manager

318-306-1810

[e-mail]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp