Outdoor Mobile Equipment Operator: Paid Training & Growth

Nunez Community College; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Bridge Maintenance worker for Lafayette Parish, District 03. This outdoor, physically active role involves operating heavy equipment and assisting in road and bridge upkeep.

Training is provided; no prior experience required. Position offers a path for career progression, with multiple appointment types and pay scales from MEO-1 to MEO-1/HEAVY.

Qualifications

• This role requires reliability and safety awareness.
• Adaptability to changing work conditions is needed.

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

Reliability

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Bridge Maintenance worker for Lafayette Parish, District 03. This outdoor, physically active role involves operating heavy equipment and assisting in road and bridge upkeep.

Training is provided; no prior experience required. Position offers a path for career progression, with multiple appointment types and pay scales from MEO-1 to MEO-1/HEAVY.