MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations in Rapides Parish, LA is hiring Mobile Equipment Operators to support road and bridge maintenance. No experience is required—training is provided, with opportunities for career progression in public service.

Outdoor, physically active work may include varying weather, shift work, and potential overtime or call-outs. Typical roles include operating heavy equipment, assisting with construction and upkeep, performing basic inspections, and supporting traffic control

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Training is provided with opportunities for career progression.
• Outdoor, physically active role with varying weather conditions.

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

Skills

Reliability

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

District 08-UNIT 710 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/8362/MEO12H1/08.25.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides 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, 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 710 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:

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.

Position-Specific Details

Compensation:

Mobile Equipment Operator 1- 33,405.00 Annually + Prem Pay $1.00/Hours Worked

Mobile Equipment Operator 2- 35,734.00 Annually + Prem Pay $1.00/Hours Worked

Mobile Equipment Operator Heavy 1- 43,784.00 Annually

Additional compensation may be considered in part 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 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Mark Daigrepont

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5174

[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

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