MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Jefferson, LA seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator to maintain roads and bridges. This outdoor, physically active role may involve varying weather, night shifts, overtime, and travel as assigned.

Two years of mobile equipment operation experience and a Class A CDL upon appointment are required. Starting pay is $21.05/hourly, with opportunities for training and career growth in public service.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Class A CDL required upon appointment.

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.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools.
• Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed.

Skills

Mobile Equipment

Job description

About This Job

JOB NUMBER: 2/10742/MHV/9.16.26-SU

DISTRICT 02—UNIT 071

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.

Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work.

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 Jefferson, District 02 and report to the Mechanic Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Job Specification

Job Duties

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
• 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

Licensing Requirements: Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment.

Compensation: Starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY is $21.05/hourly.

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.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports 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.”

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Ricky Bolden

Mechanic Supervisor

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.

With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others