Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, Heavy1

Position: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY1
Location: Rayville

About This Job

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DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 721 - RAYVILLE - RICHLAND PARISH

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.

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 05 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to a Highway Foreman 2. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Operates, as needed various types of heavy equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment as needed. Performs preventative maintenance, such as oil changes, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed, such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings for setting concrete forms, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.
• Attends required training in accordance with the Department’s Structured Training Program
• Obtains/maintains CDL (required for MEO 2 and MEO 1 - Heavy only); reports CDL revocation to appropriate personnel in accordance with the Department's Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 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 moveable bridges and other structures.

Position‑Specific Details

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 Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MEO-2 $ 17.18 /hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MEO-1/HEAVY $21.05/hourly.

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