MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1--HEAVY

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Heavy Facility/Road Maintenance worker for District 62 in Independence, LA. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance on DOTD facilities, and supporting crossing drain and paving projects.

A Class A CDL is required and the incumbent must lift up to 50 lbs. Training, safety, and adaptability are essential in this hands-on public-service position.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must possess a Class A CDL and maintain it during appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs heavy facility maintenance, construction, and renovation of all DOTD buildings, facilities, and welcome centers.
• Performs manual labor and material hauling for asphalt paving, cross drain installation, and excavation/embankment projects.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities.
• 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

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Driving/positioning equipment

Job description

About This Job

Exam Plan: 62/MEO1H/50387423/10.07.26NM

Unit 723 / Independence, LA / MEO 1--Heavy

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.

This position is part of a District Wide Heavy Facility/Road Maintenance crew that is responsible for painting, using various hand tools, operating heavy equipment such as: asphalt paving machines, large roller, tack truck and milling machine for asphalt and milling operations, installing large cross drain culverts, assisting with erosion repair jobs and various facility maintenance projects throughout District 62. This position is located at the Independence maintenance unit and reports directly to the 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. The incumbent is required to possess a Class A CDL, pass random drug screens, have working knowledge of a computer, and be able to lift 50 lbs. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Performs heavy facility maintenance, construction, and renovation of all DOTD owned buildings, facilities, and welcome centers.
• Performs manual labor and material hauling for but not limited to asphalt paving operations, cross drain installation projects, and excavation and embankment projects.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities
• 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: 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.

Licensing Requirements: Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The incumbent is required to maintain possession of a valid Louisiana Class A CDL while appointed to this position.

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Christopher Forbes

Facility Maintenance Manager A

[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

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