Mobile Equipment Operator 2/1--Heavy

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Premium pay

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator in Coushatta, District 04, Unit 710. This outdoor, physically active role involves operating heavy equipment to support road and bridge maintenance.

No prior experience is required; training is provided, with potential for career progression and a 10% base pay increase after attaining permanent status, plus premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• CDL will be required upon appointment.
• Starting salary differs by role: MEO-2 and MEO-1Heavy with premium pay and potential raises.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and specialized equipment used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reliability

Education

One year of experience in mobile equipment operations

Job description

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 call-outs depending on assignment.

Positions are located in Coushatta, District 04, Unit 710 and report to the Highway Foreman.

One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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 2:

Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; 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/hourly.

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

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a 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 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.

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_rehabilitation.asp