MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1/HEAVY

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

1, 2 or 1/HEAVY  Salary $2,784.00•$5,009.00 Monthly Location Walker, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 62/50558706/ME1/04.16.2026-KL Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 62•Hammond Opening Date 04/16/2026 Closing Date 4/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this Job

DISTRICT 62

•UNIT 540•WALKER 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.

About this position:

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 62/Unit 540 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 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. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ Mobile Equipment Operator 1 is required to have a Class "D" Chauffeurs License before making permanent. 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 and Other Information Job Duties:

Operate heavy equipment as required to support maintenance and construction activities Perform routine maintenance tasks, including hauling materials and removing debris, litter, and animal carcasses from interstate and state-maintained highways within District 62. Utilize handheld equipment for general landscaping duties; operate chainsaws and pole saws to trim trees and remove hazardous or overhanging limbs near roadways, bridges, ramps, and guardrails. Conduct basic repair and construction work such as drain and ditch cleaning, pothole patching, traffic flagging, and loading/unloading materials and equipment. Perform minor equipment repairs and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to ensure safe and efficient operation. Support emergency and disaster response operations and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional

Career Progression:

This Position may be filled as a

MEO 1, MEO

2, or MEO 1/Heavy

Compensation:

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

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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Charlie Gayle Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent 225-665-8842 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. "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." Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802