Mobile Equipment Operator 1-1/Heavy
- Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Full Time
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-1/HEAVY
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-1/HEAVY
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Ruston, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
5/10727/MEO1,2,1HVY/7.1.25-cn
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 5- Monroe
Opening Date
07/02/2025
Closing Date
7/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
5/10727/MEO1,2,1HVY/7.1.2025-cn
ABOUT THIS JOB
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 D05/Maintenance Section of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to HF 1.
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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines or call District 05 Training office at ....
"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."
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 foundhere ( .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
50%Operates the following heavy equipment, as needed:
+ Asphalt Distributor (truck mounted)
+ Backhoes
+ Front end loaders
+ Bucket/ladder trucks
+ Cranes/draglines (lifting capacity >20,000 lbs but <40,000>
+ Dozers (<140>
+ Dump truck (tandem axle or trailer dump)
+ Gradalls
+ Hot mix pavers (<40>
+ Motor Grader
+ Lowboys
+ Milling machines (<90>
+ Road planer
+ Road widener (<90>
+ Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted)
+ Striping machines
+ Sweepers
+ Track hoes (excavators)
+ Under bridge inspection units (trailer mounted)
40%Operates skid steers, rollers, jet air patcher, 72-hp tractors with 15ft. bat wing mowers, and tractor mounted slope mower. Installs and maintains temporary traffic control devices and serves as a flag person during traffic control operations. Uses a variety of hand tools such as: shovels, rakes, jackhammer, demolition saw, chain saw, string trimmer, and pole saw. Performs manual task such as pothole patching, manual cutting of bush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, cleaning & repairing of Asphaltic Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements as well as bridge decks, and other manual tasks as need to accomplish the departments mission.
5%Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operators manual and manufactures recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
5%May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
1. Class A CDL license is required
2. Drug test is required
3. Will need light computer skills
4. May require involving nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
5. Lifting of a maximum of 50 pounds will be required, due to servicing equipment, removing debris from roadway, and other routine maintenance work being performed. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance from others.
As part of a Career Progression Group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 Class D, Chauffeurs license will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1 will be $16.06 hourly.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-2 will be $17.18 hourly.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05 hourly.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy
Work Schedule:Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour. A 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status for employees hired as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. \
How To Apply:
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).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Jeffry Mercer
Transportation Operations Manager
...
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
+ New Year's Day
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
+ Mardi Gras,
+ Good Friday,
+ Memorial Day,
+ Independence Day,
+ Labor Day,
+ Veteran's Day,
+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system
+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
02
What are your career interests?
03
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
04
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
06
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Website
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-1/HEAVY
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Ruston, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
5/10727/MEO1,2,1HVY/7.1.25-cn
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 5- Monroe
Opening Date
07/02/2025
Closing Date
7/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
5/10727/MEO1,2,1HVY/7.1.2025-cn
ABOUT THIS JOB
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 D05/Maintenance Section of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to HF 1.
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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines or call District 05 Training office at ....
"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."
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 foundhere ( .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
50%Operates the following heavy equipment, as needed:
+ Asphalt Distributor (truck mounted)
+ Backhoes
+ Front end loaders
+ Bucket/ladder trucks
+ Cranes/draglines (lifting capacity >20,000 lbs but <40,000>
+ Dozers (<140>
+ Dump truck (tandem axle or trailer dump)
+ Gradalls
+ Hot mix pavers (<40>
+ Motor Grader
+ Lowboys
+ Milling machines (<90>
+ Road planer
+ Road widener (<90>
+ Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted)
+ Striping machines
+ Sweepers
+ Track hoes (excavators)
+ Under bridge inspection units (trailer mounted)
40%Operates skid steers, rollers, jet air patcher, 72-hp tractors with 15ft. bat wing mowers, and tractor mounted slope mower. Installs and maintains temporary traffic control devices and serves as a flag person during traffic control operations. Uses a variety of hand tools such as: shovels, rakes, jackhammer, demolition saw, chain saw, string trimmer, and pole saw. Performs manual task such as pothole patching, manual cutting of bush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, cleaning & repairing of Asphaltic Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements as well as bridge decks, and other manual tasks as need to accomplish the departments mission.
5%Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operators manual and manufactures recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
5%May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
1. Class A CDL license is required
2. Drug test is required
3. Will need light computer skills
4. May require involving nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
5. Lifting of a maximum of 50 pounds will be required, due to servicing equipment, removing debris from roadway, and other routine maintenance work being performed. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance from others.
As part of a Career Progression Group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 Class D, Chauffeurs license will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1 will be $16.06 hourly.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-2 will be $17.18 hourly.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05 hourly.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy
Work Schedule:Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour. A 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status for employees hired as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. \
How To Apply:
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).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Jeffry Mercer
Transportation Operations Manager
...
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
+ New Year's Day
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
+ Mardi Gras,
+ Good Friday,
+ Memorial Day,
+ Independence Day,
+ Labor Day,
+ Veteran's Day,
+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system
+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
02
What are your career interests?
03
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
04
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
06
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Website
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Job ID: 483938807
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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