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State of Louisiana•Bossier City, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hiring Mobile Equipment Operators to support road and bridge maintenance and construction work in Bossier, District 04, Unit 720. Depending on assignment, qualifications, and experience level, the position may be filled as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy. The position reports to the Highway Foreman. Operators use heavy and specialized equipment to help maintain highways and bridges, support construction and repair, and assist with traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response. The work is outdoor and physically active, may involve varying weather conditions, and can include shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs depending on assignment. No experience or training is required; training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. A 10% base pay increase is available upon attainment of permanent status where applicable.

Requirements

No experience or training is required.
Depending on assignment and level, a Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License or Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required upon appointment or before permanent appointment or start date.
Reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.

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.