MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 OR HEAVY 1

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking Mobile Equipment Operators for the Walker, LA area. Positions include Operator 1, Operator 2, or Operator 1-Heavy, with responsibilities across road and bridge maintenance and related duties.

Highlights include potential night shifts, CDL/Driver's license requirements by assignment, and a path for career progression within the DOTD. Training and safety compliance are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and specialized equipment for 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

Heavy equipment operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Drug screening compliance

Computer literacy

Job description

Exam Plan: 62/90958/MEO1/H1/08.19.26NM D62/ U540/ MEO 1, 2, or Heavy 1 - Walker, LA

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.

The overall function of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road and bridge Department of Transportation. This Position is located in District 62, Livingston Parish (Walker Maintenance Unit), Unit 540 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 1. The incumbent must be self-motivated able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision as well as to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing employees must comply with deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD manuals, and directives. applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as the following:

• Position subject to work nighttime operations and/or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds required due to servicing equipment, removing debris from roadway, and other routine
• Maintenance work being performed. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance from others.
• Position is subject to random drug/alcohol screening.
• Will need general proficiency in the use of computers.

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:

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:

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1: Class D, Chauffeur’s License will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO 1 is $16.06/hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of$1.00/hour for every hour 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. The starting salary for MEO 2 is $17.18/hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of$1.00/hour for every hour 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. The starting salary for MEO 1/Heavy will be $21.05/hour.

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

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. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

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

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Charlie Gayle

Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent

[phone]

[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

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

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