Mobile Equipment Operator - Public Works (No Experience)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 03 in Lafayette Parish seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for road and bridge maintenance. The role offers on-the-job training, potential career progression, and is outdoors with varying weather.

Appointments may be probational or promotional; there is a 10% base pay increase after permanent status. Pay scales include MEO-1, MEO-2, and MEO-1/HEAVY with premium pay per hour.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools.
• Reliable and safety-conscious.

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.
• 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

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 03 in Lafayette Parish seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for road and bridge maintenance. The role offers on-the-job training, potential career progression, and is outdoors with varying weather.

Appointments may be probational or promotional; there is a 10% base pay increase after permanent status. Pay scales include MEO-1, MEO-2, and MEO-1/HEAVY with premium pay per hour.