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 Leesville, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

08/116672/MEO12H1/07.17.26-LT

Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 8- Alexandria Opening Date 07/17/2026 Closing Date 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions About this Job District 08-UNIT 540 Leesville, LA Job Number: 08/116672/MEO12H1/07.17.26-LT At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. District Recruitment for Vernon Parish: The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in DISTRICT 08 /UNIT 540 of the Department of Transportation and Development. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere ( . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Operates heavy equipment, as needed. Installs and maintains temporary traffic control devices and serves as a flag person during traffic control operations. Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, jackhammer, chain saw, string trimmer, and pole saw. Performs manual task such as pothole patching, manual cutting of brush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, etc. Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator's manual and manufacture's recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. Position-Specific Details: The following may be required: Maintain a Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements for this position. (MEO 2/MEO HEAVY 1) Requires random drug testing. Required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb on and off equipment and trailer, as well as lifting up to fifty pounds on a daily basis. Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions. Perform manual labor work tasks, to occasionally perform the duties of a Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent in his absence. Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 6:30AM-5:00PM **This position is considered D i saster Essential 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact: Larry Francisco Transportation Operations Manager View phone number 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 availablehere. ( 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? 06 Do you have a valid Louisiana drivers license ? Yes No 07 Do you have any experience operating or working around heavy equipment & trucks? Yes No 08 Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ? Yes No 09 Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays? Yes No 10 What are your career interests? 11 Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission? Yes No 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