MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work. This position offers a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status (where applicable). No experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. 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. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.
• A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date (for Mobile Equipment Operator 1)
• A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date (for Mobile Equipment Operator 2 and 1 Heavy)

Nice To Haves

• Reliability
• Safety awareness
• 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

• Paid training
• Opportunities for career growth
• 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

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