Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or Heavy 1 (Tensas)
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hiring a Mobile Equipment Operator in Tensas Parish, District 58, Unit 530. The position supports road and bridge maintenance and construction by operating equipment and helping keep Louisiana’s transportation systems safe. It may be filled at the Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy level based on qualifications and agency needs. The role reports to the Highway Foreman 1. No experience or training is required, and training is provided. Depending on assignment and experience level, the position may involve operating heavy and specialized equipment, maintaining highways and bridges, conducting routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance, supporting traffic control and emergency response, and performing physical outdoor work in varying weather. Duties may also include assisting or guiding lower-level operators. This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and adaptability to changing work conditions. Assignments may involve shift work, nightwork, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs. Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. The starting hourly salary is $16.06 for Mobile Equipment Operator 1, $17.18 for Mobile Equipment Operator 2, and $21.05 for Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy. The MEO 1 and MEO 2 titles receive $1.00 per hour in premium pay for every hour worked. A 10% base pay increase is granted upon attainment of permanent status, where applicable. A Class D Chauffeur’s License is required upon appointment for MEO 1; a Class A CDL is required upon appointment for MEO 2 and MEO 1-Heavy. Licensing requirements may depend on assignment and may be required before permanent appointment or the start date. The position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- Reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1 requires a Class D Chauffeur’s License upon appointment.
- Mobile Equipment Operator 2 requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License upon appointment.
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License upon appointment.
- Certain assignments may require a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License or CDL before permanent appointment or the start date.
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 and progression
- A 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status, where applicable
- Premium pay of $1.00 per hour for every hour worked for Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and Mobile Equipment Operator 2
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
