Mobile Equipment Operator 1,2, Heavy 1
- Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- Full Time
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1,2, HEAVY 1
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1,2, HEAVY 1
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Alexandria, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
08/90700/MEO12H1/07.10.25-LT
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 8- Alexandria
Opening Date
07/10/2025
Closing Date
7/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
District 08-UNIT 710 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/90700/MEO12H1/07.10.25-LT
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:
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 08/ Office of Operations /Unit 710 (Fleet) Alexandria of the Department of Transportation and Development. 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.
While in official capacity , DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civi l Service laws , rules , and regulations , as well as DOTD policies, procedures , manuals , and directives.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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:
+ Operate heavy equipment, as needed.
+ Perform manual tasks such as pothole patching, manual cutting of brush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, etc.
+ Perform minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and clean equipment.
+ May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
The incumbent shall possess to following:
Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements for this position.
Requires random drug testing.
Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.
**This position is considered D i saster Essential
Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday/6:30AM-5:00PM
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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Mark Daigrepont
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 here. (
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 probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you a permanent 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
Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?
+ Yes
+ No
07
Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ?
+ Yes
+ No
08
Do you have any experience operating or working around heavy equipment & trucks?
+ Yes
+ No
09
Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?
+ Yes
+ No
10
Do you acknowledge that this position is located in Alexandria, La?
+ Yes
+ No
11
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?
+ Yes
+ No
12
What are your career interests?
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 1,2, HEAVY 1
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Alexandria, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
08/90700/MEO12H1/07.10.25-LT
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 8- Alexandria
Opening Date
07/10/2025
Closing Date
7/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
District 08-UNIT 710 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/90700/MEO12H1/07.10.25-LT
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:
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 08/ Office of Operations /Unit 710 (Fleet) Alexandria of the Department of Transportation and Development. 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.
While in official capacity , DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civi l Service laws , rules , and regulations , as well as DOTD policies, procedures , manuals , and directives.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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:
+ Operate heavy equipment, as needed.
+ Perform manual tasks such as pothole patching, manual cutting of brush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, etc.
+ Perform minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and clean equipment.
+ May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
The incumbent shall possess to following:
Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements for this position.
Requires random drug testing.
Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.
**This position is considered D i saster Essential
Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday/6:30AM-5:00PM
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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Mark Daigrepont
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 here. (
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 probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you a permanent 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
Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?
+ Yes
+ No
07
Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ?
+ Yes
+ No
08
Do you have any experience operating or working around heavy equipment & trucks?
+ Yes
+ No
09
Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?
+ Yes
+ No
10
Do you acknowledge that this position is located in Alexandria, La?
+ Yes
+ No
11
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?
+ Yes
+ No
12
What are your career interests?
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: 484878770
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025
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