Outdoor Mobile Equipment Operator — CDL Training & Growth

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Harrisonburg (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Way to keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe; Mobile Equipment Operators perform maintenance and construction support, with hands-on training provided. Outdoor, physically active role with variable conditions and possible overtime.

Positions located in Catahoula Parish, District 58, Unit 540, reporting to the Highway Foreman 1; starting salaries vary by MEO level and include premium pay and a potential 10% base increase after

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.

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

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Way to keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe; Mobile Equipment Operators perform maintenance and construction support, with hands-on training provided. Outdoor, physically active role with variable conditions and possible overtime.

Positions located in Catahoula Parish, District 58, Unit 540, reporting to the Highway Foreman 1; starting salaries vary by MEO level and include premium pay and a potential 10% base increase after