Mobile Equipment Operator​/Heavy

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 779 – Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in District 61/Unit 779 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 1.

Mobile Equipment Operator 1 is required to have a Class “D” Chauffeurs License before making permanent status.

No experience or training is required.

• Operate heavy equipment, as needed.
• Perform maintenance related activities, including hauling material, removal of dead animals and litter/debris from interstate routes or state-maintained highways throughout parishes that comprise District 61.
• Use various handheld equipment while performing general landscape duties. Operate a chain saw and/or pole saw to cut trees and trim overhanging tree limbs that may be encroaching onto interstate on/off ramps, bridges, guardrails, roadways etc.
• Perform incidental repair and construction tasks including but not limited to drain cleaning, ditch cleaning, pothole patching, flagging/basic traffic control, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacturer recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
• Assist herbicide applicators in loading and unloading boxes and/or pallets of herbicides. This work involves lifting up to 50 lbs. Uses a backpack and/or hand held sprayer to apply herbicides around bridges, traffic control boxes, guardrails, signs, etc.
• Provide functional supervision to Mobile Equipment Operator 1/2 while performing assigned task.
• Will be required to perform other duties as instructed by supervisor, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional

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

• MEO-1 is $16.06 per hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO-2 is $17.18 per hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.
• MEO-1/HEAVY is $21.05 per hour.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

Steve Bond
Transportation Operations Manager

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. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.