MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-HEAVY 1 (ACADIA PARISH)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hiring Mobile Equipment Operators to keep roads and bridges safe across Acadia Parish, District 03 / Unit 550. The job offers hands-on work, paid training, and clear pathways for career progression within DOTD.

No prior experience is required; training is provided, with opportunities for growth. Roles involve outdoor, physically active duties, potential shift work, overtime, and occasional travel depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

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

Physical stamina

Job description

About This Job

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 callouts depending on assignment. Positions are located in Acadia Parish, District 03 / Unit 550 and report to the Highway Foreman.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties And Other Information

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

Below is the starting hourly rate for each level and additional compensation information for the MEO 1 and MEO 2 levels:

• 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.

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Jarrod Francois
Transportation Operations Manager
DOTD-District 03
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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