Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, 1-Heavy
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hiring a Mobile Equipment Operator at the Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1-Heavy level, depending on qualifications and agency needs. Operators support road and bridge maintenance and construction work by operating mobile, heavy, and specialized equipment. The position offers hands-on work, paid training, career progression opportunities, and a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status, where applicable. No experience or training is required. This is an outdoor, physically active position involving work in varying weather conditions. Depending on the assignment, work may include shift work, night work, overtime, statewide travel, or emergency call-outs. Employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Starting pay is listed by level: Mobile Equipment Operator 1, $1,284.80 biweekly; Mobile Equipment Operator 2, $1,374.40 biweekly; and Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy, $1,684.00 biweekly. All levels receive an additional $2.00 for every hour worked. A valid Class D Chauffeur’s License is required before the start date for Operator 1. A valid Class A CDL is required before the start date for Operator 2 and Operator 1-Heavy.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- A valid Class D Chauffeur’s License is required before the start date for Mobile Equipment Operator 1.
- A valid Class A CDL is required before the start date for Mobile Equipment Operator 2 and Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy.
- Reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions are required.
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.
- A 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status, where applicable.
- Opportunities for career progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
