MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

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Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Alexandria, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

08/50640784/MEO12H1/7.27.26-LT

Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 8- Alexandria Opening Date 07/27/2026 Closing Date 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions About this Job District 08-UNIT 771 Alexandria, LA Job Number: 08/50640784/MEO12H1/7.27.26-LT District Recruitment for Rapides Parish: 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. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. 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 Alexandria, District 08, Unit 771 and reports to the Highway Foreman. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Depending on assignment and experience level, Mobile Equipment Operators may: 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 This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions. Position-Specific Details: Compensation:

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1:

The starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2:

Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY:

Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05/hourly. Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy . Career Progression: This position may be filled as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy, based on qualifications and agency needs. 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. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Joey Rachal Transportation Operations Manager - District 08/Unit 771 Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: :// Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin 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 system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others 01 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? Yes No 02 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee? Yes No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? Yes No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email Louisiana Department of State Civil Service