MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY
- Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
- Louisiana
- Part Time
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
51/169513/MEO121HV/07.09.25-LH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 51
Opening Date
07/09/2025
Closing Date
7/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
Section 51 Unit 728
51/169513/MEO121HV/07.09.25-LH
**Weekly Statewide Travel Required***
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 Section 51 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to 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.
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:
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>
+ 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)
Performs bridge construction, bridge fender repair, and bridge repair Statewide which includes working at extreme heights, in/or around water, possible hazardous materials, and night time operations or call out for emergencies. Performs a wide variety of tasks such as cutting trees by possibly using man lifts, loading and unloading materials such as creosote timbers, concrete banders, and large culverts and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guardrail, fencing, pipe, catch basins, and drainage structures. May train and/or assist in training lower level operators or laborers.
Prior to equipment operations, conducts routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, reports problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action whenever possible. Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operators manual and manufactures recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. Prepares any necessary paperwork (e.g., mileage, oi/gas usage, etc.) as directed.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
+ Class A CDL license is required
+ Drug test is required
+ Will need working knowledge of PDAs, light computer work
+ May require work involving nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
+ Lifting: 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.
Position Specific Details:
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1--Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation:
+ Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Starting salary is $16.06/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class D Chauffeurs License is required before start date )
+ Mobile Equipment Operator 2 - Starting salary is $17.18/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked ( A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
+ Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy - Starting salary is $21.05/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
David Moak
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.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:
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
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
+ Yes
+ No
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
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?
06
Are you willing to travel statewide as required?
+ 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
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
51/169513/MEO121HV/07.09.25-LH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 51
Opening Date
07/09/2025
Closing Date
7/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
Section 51 Unit 728
51/169513/MEO121HV/07.09.25-LH
**Weekly Statewide Travel Required***
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 Section 51 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to 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.
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:
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>
+ 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)
Performs bridge construction, bridge fender repair, and bridge repair Statewide which includes working at extreme heights, in/or around water, possible hazardous materials, and night time operations or call out for emergencies. Performs a wide variety of tasks such as cutting trees by possibly using man lifts, loading and unloading materials such as creosote timbers, concrete banders, and large culverts and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guardrail, fencing, pipe, catch basins, and drainage structures. May train and/or assist in training lower level operators or laborers.
Prior to equipment operations, conducts routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, reports problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action whenever possible. Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operators manual and manufactures recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. Prepares any necessary paperwork (e.g., mileage, oi/gas usage, etc.) as directed.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
+ Class A CDL license is required
+ Drug test is required
+ Will need working knowledge of PDAs, light computer work
+ May require work involving nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
+ Lifting: 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.
Position Specific Details:
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1--Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation:
+ Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Starting salary is $16.06/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class D Chauffeurs License is required before start date )
+ Mobile Equipment Operator 2 - Starting salary is $17.18/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked ( A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
+ Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy - Starting salary is $21.05/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
David Moak
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.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:
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
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
+ Yes
+ No
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
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?
06
Are you willing to travel statewide as required?
+ 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: 484725146
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025
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