Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy

State of Louisiana•Independence, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work. 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. Position(s) are located in Independence, LA, District 62 / Unit 710 and report to the Highway Foreman 2. This position is part of a heavy road maintenance crew that is responsible for using various hand tools, operating heavy equipment such as lowboy tractor and trailer, asphalt paving machine, large roller and milling machine for asphalt and milling operations, installing large cross drain culverts, assisting with erosion repair jobs and various building maintenance projects.

Requirements

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

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