MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, OR HEAVY/1
State of Louisiana
Bridge City, LA (In Person)
$34,569 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
JOB NUMBER
2/50387439/MHV/4.23.26-SUDISTRICT 02
—UNIT 772JOB NUMBER:
2/50387439/MHV/4.23.26-SUDISTRICT 02
—UNIT 772 Help keep Louisiana's roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service. This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD. At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana's roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work. This position offers a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status (where applicable). No experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve varying weather conditions, shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs depending on assignment. Positions are located in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles, District 02 and report to Highway Foreman 1 or 2. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx No experience or training is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .Job Duties:
Depending on assignment and experience level, Mobile Equipment Operators may: Operate heavy and specialized equipment used in road and bridge maintenance Assist with construction, repair, and upkeep of highways and bridges Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities Perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.Position-Specific Details:
Compensation:
Below is the starting hourly rate for each level and Premium Pay amount for the Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and 2: Mobile Equipment Operator 1- Valid Class "D" Chauffeurs License Required
- 16.06 hourly. Premium pay $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status. Mobile Equipment Operator 2
- Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License Required
- $ 17.18 hourly. Premium pay $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status. Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy
- Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License Required
- $ 21.
Career Progression:
This position may be filled as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy, based on qualifications and agency needs.Licensing Requirements:
Certain levels may require a valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License or CDL prior to permanent appointment or start date, depending on assignment.Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.Additional Information:
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.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 the position must be included in the application (i.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Duane Foret Transportation Operations Manager (504) 437-3123 Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Louisiana Workforce Commission ( laworks.
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