MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, or 1/Heavy

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Mobile Equipment Operator, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and constructing roads and bridges. This position offers the opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient completion of essential tasks. With a focus on teamwork and self-motivation, you will be responsible for both operating machinery and performing manual labor. This role is perfect for those looking to contribute to their community while developing their skills in a supportive environment. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply and become part of a workforce committed to excellence in transportation and development.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required, but licenses needed for operation.
• Ability to operate various heavy equipment for construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for road and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Perform manual tasks and minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Self-motivation

Traffic Control

Manual Labor

Education

Class D Chauffeurs License

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Tools

Asphalt Distributor

Backhoe

Front End Loader

Dump Truck

Skid Steer

Jackhammer

Demolition Saw

Job description

DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 710- CALCASIEU PARISH-DISTRICTWIDE MAINT.

JOB NUMBER: 07/121026/MEO1/02.03.2025-AM

POSITION NUMBER: 121026

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, or 1/Heavy

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1/Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1: Class D, Chauffeurs License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2: Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY: Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY is $21.05/hourly.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

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

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

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Function Statement:

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/ UNIT 710 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to HIGHWAY FOREMAN 1. 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. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Responsibilities:

50% Operates the following heavy equipment, as needed:

• Asphalt Distributor (truck mounted)
• Backhoes
• Front end loaders
• Bucket/ladder trucks
• Cranes/draglines (lifting capacity >20,000 lbs but <40,000 lbs)
• Dozers (<140 HP)
• Dump truck (tandem axle or trailer dump)
• Gradalls
• Hot mix pavers (<40 HP)
• Motor Grader
• Lowboys
• Milling machines (<90 HP)
• Road planer
• Road widener (<90 HP)
• Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted)
• Striping machines
• Sweepers
• Track hoes (excavators)
• Under bridge inspection units (trailer mounted)

40% Operates skid steers, rollers, jet air patcher, 72-hp tractors with 15ft. bat wing mowers, and tractor mounted slope mower. Installs and maintains temporary traffic control devices and serves as a flag person during traffic control operations. Uses a variety of hand tools such as: shovels, rakes, jackhammer, demolition saw, chain saw, string trimmer, and pole saw. Performs manual tasks such as pothole patching, manual cutting of bush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, cleaning & repairing of Asphaltic Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements as well as bridge decks, and other manual tasks as need to accomplish the department’s mission.

5% Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacturer’s recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name: Danny Spears

Job Title: Transportation Operations Manager

Number: 337-437-9261

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 here (click on the link) or the website is www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

Function of Work:
To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of Work:
Experienced.

Supervision Received:
General from a foreman or other higher-level maintenance, supervisory, or administrative personnel.

Supervision Exercised:
May exercise functional over lower graded equipment operators or laboring personnel.

Location of Work:
May be used by all agencies, statewide.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator--Light by the requirement to operate larger mobile equipment with more complicated operating and handling characteristics.
Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 2 by the restriction to primary operation of equipment that is lighter and/or less complicated to operate.

NOTE:
Operation of one or more of the types of equipment enumerated must be the primary, regular, and recurring function of the job.