Mobile Equipment Operator , Heavy

About This Job

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position is located in DISTRICT 05 of the Department of Transportation and Development (FARMERS UNIT 540 – BASTROP–MOREHOUSE PARISH). The role involves operating heavy equipment for road and bridge construction and maintenance. The incumbent must be self‑motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and able to interpret unforeseen conditions. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary.

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No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Operates various types of heavy equipment as needed.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs preventative maintenance such as oil changes.
• Performs other duties as directed, such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings for setting concrete forms, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and hand tools.
• Attends required training in accordance with the Department’s Structured Training Program.
• Obtains and maintains a CDL (required for MEO 2 and MEO 1 – Heavy only) and reports CDL revocation in accordance with the Department’s Commercial Driver’s License Policy (PPM #25).
• May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as bridge repair, drainage structure repair, installation of guardrail, fencing, fender systems and cabling at movable bridges and other structures.
• May perform any other tasks assigned by a supervisor or higher‑level personnel to accomplish the Department’s transportation, maintenance and construction mission.
• May train and/or assist in training lower‑level operators or laborers.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency and disaster support activities.

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a MEO 1, MEO 2, or MEO 1/Heavy.

Compensation:

• MEO‑1: $16.06 hourly – receives a premium pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked and a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO‑2: $17.18 hourly – receives a premium pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked and a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO‑1/HEAVY: $21.05 hourly.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Scotty Creech
PARISH HWY MAINT SUPT

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 and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.