MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

About This JobHelp 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 transpiration 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.Positions are located in Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Tammany, St. Helena, St. John Parishes, District 62 and report to the Highway Foreman.Minimum QualificationsNo experience or training is required.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Depending on assignment and experience level, Mobile Equipment Operators may:Operate heavy and specialized equipment used in road and bridge maintenanceAssist with construction, repair, and upkeep of highways and bridgesPerform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenanceSupport traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activitiesWork outdoors in varying weather conditionsPerform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power toolsAssist or guide lower-level operators as neededThis role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.MEO-1 $16.06 /hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked.Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status. Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 only.Licensing Requirements: Certain levels may require a valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License or CDL prior to permanent appointment or start date, depending on assignment.Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:BenefitsLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,Mardi Gras,Good Friday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their systemTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( School Employees Retirement System ( among others