Mobile Equipment Operator 1/2/1Heavy

State of Louisiana • Bossier City, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hiring Mobile Equipment Operators to help maintain and protect Louisiana’s roads and bridges. The role supports transportation maintenance and construction through hands-on equipment operation. No experience or training is required, and training and opportunities for career progression are provided. Depending on qualifications and agency needs, the position may be filled as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy. Positions are located in Bossier, District 04, Unit 540, and report to the Highway Foreman. The work is outdoors and physically active, and assignments may involve varying weather conditions, shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs. A 10% base pay increase is granted upon attainment of permanent status where applicable. The listed starting rates are $16.06 per hour for Mobile Equipment Operator 1, $17.18 per hour for Mobile Equipment Operator 2, and $21.05 per hour for Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy. The first two titles also receive $1.00 per hour for each hour worked as premium pay. Additional compensation for the Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy title may be considered for extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy. Depending on title and assignment, a Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License or Class A CDL is required upon appointment or before permanent appointment or start date. The appointment may be probational, a promotion, or a detail to special duty. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.
• Depending on assignment or title, obtain a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License or Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 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.

Benefits

• 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status, where applicable.
• $1.00 per hour premium pay for each hour worked for Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and Mobile Equipment Operator 2.
• Paid training.
• Opportunities for career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed