Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, Or Heavy 1
About The Position
The overall function of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road and bridge maintenance/construction. This Position is located in District 62, Livingston Parish, Unit 530 (Greensburg Maintenance Unit) , of the Department of Transportation & Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 1. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision as well as to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. 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. 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.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- Class D, Chauffeur’s License will be required upon appointment (for MEO 1).
- Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment (for MEO 2 and MEO 1/Heavy).
- Reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Extraordinary qualifications may be considered for additional compensation.
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
Benefits
- Paid training
- Opportunities for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
