MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-H/1

Grambling State University; Louisiana; On-site; USD 46,085,000 - 60,262,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators to support maintenance and construction across multiple parishes in District 03. No prior experience required; training is provided and opportunities for career progression.

The role is outdoor and physically active, may include shift work, night work, overtime, travel, and emergencies; compensation includes base hourly rates with premium pay and a 10% increase after permanent status; CDL may be

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Outdoor, physically active role.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assists with shoveling asphalt, digging footings, placing traffic control devices, loading/unloading materials.
• Attends required training under Structured Training Program.
• May train or assist lower-level operators; may respond to emergencies.

Job description

JOB NUMBER: 03-CONT-MEO-10092026-DS

District Recruitment for the following parishes:

Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary, and Vermilion Parish.

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, andprotect 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 tosupport 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, nightwork, overtime, travel, or emergency callouts depending on assignment.

Positions are located in several Parishes of District 03 and report to Highway Foreman.

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:

• Operates, as needed various types of heavy equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment as needed. Performs preventative maintenance, such as oil changes, etc…
• Performs other duties as directed, such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings for setting concrete forms, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.
• Attends required training in accordance with the Department’s Structured Training Program
• Obtains/maintains CDL (required for MEO 2 and MEO 1 - Heavy only); reports CDL revocation to appropriate personnel in accordance with the Departments Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Policy (PPM #25).
• May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as bridge repair, drainage structure repair, installation of guardrail, fencing, fender systems and cabling at moveable bridges and other structures.
• May perform any other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher-level personnel in order to accomplish the Department’s transportation, maintenance and construction mission.
• May train and/or assist in training lower-level operators or laborers
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:

• MEO-1 $16.06 /hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO-2 $17.18 /hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO-1/HEAVY $21.05 /hourly

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 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.

Additional Information:

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

JARROD FRANCOIS

TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

337-784-7502

jarrod.francois.la.gov

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

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_main.asp