MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, 1 Heavy

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators to keep roads and bridges safe in Baton Rouge, with a direct path for career growth. The role offers hands-on work, paid training, and advancement from MEO 1 or 2 based on qualifications, under the Highway Foreman supervision.

All assigned duties are outdoors, may include shifts, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs.

Qualifications

• Reliability and safety‑minded attitude are essential.
• Ability to adapt to changing outdoor conditions and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and specialized equipment for 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 and handling materials.

Skills

Reliability

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 779 – Baton Rouge

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 East Baton Rouge Parish, District 61/Unit 779 and report to the Highway Foreman.

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

No experience or training is required.

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

Job Duties:

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

Position‑Specific Details:

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as either a probational 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.

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.

Compensation

• MEO 1: $16.06/hourly. Receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked and a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO 2: $17.18/hourly. Receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked, and a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO 1/Heavy: $21.05/hourly.

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

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.