MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

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

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 08 invites applications for Mobile Equipment Operator roles in Natchitoches, LA. This outdoor, physically active posting involves operating heavy equipment to support maintenance and construction of roads and bridges.

No experience is required – training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. Compensation ranges from 33,405 to 43,784 annually, plus potential premiums per hour in some positions.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be reliable and safety‑minded.
• Licensing may be required (Louisiana Class D or CDL).

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

Job description

District 08-UNIT 550 Natchitoches, LA

Job Number: 08/12445/MEO12H1/08.24.26-JC

District Recruitment for Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches, District 08/Unit 550 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

• 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 impart 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.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Matthew Elkins

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5164

[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