Mobile Equipment Operator 1-2-Heavy 1

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development District 07 is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support road and bridge construction and maintenance. You will operate, maintain, and assist in projects under a Highway Foreman, with opportunities for structured DOTD training.

The role requires CDL for MEO 1/Heavy and offers career progression to MEO 1, MEO 2, or Heavy status, along with competitive state benefits and a commitment to public service.

Qualifikationen

• Experience operating heavy equipment in road/bridge projects.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Operates various heavy equipment as needed for construction and maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Follows training programs and adheres to safety and CDL policies.
• Performs other tasks as directed to support DOTD missions.
• May train lower level operators or laborers.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

CDL required for MEO 1/Heavy

Jobbeschreibung

JOB NUMBER: 07-CONT-MEO-02132026-LR

Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Job

DISTRICT 07

JOB NUMBER: 07-CONT-MEO-02132026-LR

Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in DISTRICT 07 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to a Highway Foreman 1 or Highway Foreman 2. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a MEO 1, MEO 2, or MEO 1/Heavy

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.

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Amy Miller or Lynn Reed

DOTD-District 07

Human Resources

[phone]

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

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others