Mobile Equipment Operator: Road & Bridge Maintenance

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

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators to keep roads and bridges safe in Baton Rouge, with a direct path for career growth. The role offers hands-on work, paid training, and advancement from MEO 1 or 2 based on qualifications, under the Highway Foreman supervision.

All assigned duties are outdoors, may include shifts, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs.

Qualifications

• Reliability and safety‑minded attitude are essential.
• Ability to adapt to changing outdoor conditions and schedules.

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 and handling materials.

Skills

Reliability

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Mobile Equipment Operators to keep roads and bridges safe in Baton Rouge, with a direct path for career growth. The role offers hands-on work, paid training, and advancement from MEO 1 or 2 based on qualifications, under the Highway Foreman supervision.

All assigned duties are outdoors, may include shifts, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs.