MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-HEAVY 1 (ST MARTIN PARISH)

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-HEAVY 1

(ST

MARTIN PARISH

) DOTD-Engineering & Operations Saint Martinville, LA Job Details $16.06 - $21.05 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Preventative hardware maintenance Outdoor work Heavy equipment operation Routine inspections No experience needed Loading Power tools Transportation infrastructure projects Highway maintenance Hand tools Working on construction projects Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location St. Martinville, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 03-120615-MEO-04242026-LR Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 3- Lafayette Opening Date 04/24/2026 Closing Date 5/1/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job 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 callouts depending on assignment. Position is located in St Martin Parish, District 03 / Unit 580 and reports to the Highway Foreman. 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:

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 Work outdoors in varying weather conditions 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 additional compensation information for the MEO 1 and MEO 2 levels: MEO-1 $16.06 /hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status. MEO-2 $17.18/hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MEO-1/HEAVY

$21.05/hourly

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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. •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: Jarrod Francois Traffice Operations Manager DOTD-District 03 (337) 788-7502 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. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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