Mobile Equipment Operator 1-2-Heavy 1

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 07 is recruiting for MEO positions to operate heavy equipment used in road and bridge construction across Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis parishes.

Appointments may be MEO-1, MEO-2, or MEO-1/Heavy with progression and CDL requirements for advanced roles. No experience is required; training is provided and a premium pay structure applies.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• CDL required for MEO 2 and MEO 1 - Heavy; will report CDL status per policy.
• Participate in DOTD structured training programs and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance (oil changes, etc.).
• Assists with shoveling asphalt, footings, traffic control devices, and material handling.
• Attends required training under the Structured Training Program.
• May train lower-level operators or laborers and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance basics

Job description

DISTRICT 07

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

District Recruitment for the following parishes:

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!

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:

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.

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