MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1,2-1/HEAVY

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 710 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. About This Job JOB NUMBER: 2/10756/MHV/9.16.26-SU DISTRICT 02-UNIT 710 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 Jefferson, District 02, and report to Highway Foreman 1 or 2. 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 found here. 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 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 - Valid Class \"D\" Chauffeurs License Required before appointment - $16.06 hourly. Premium pay $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status. Mobile Equipment Operator 2 - Valid Class \"A\" Commercial Driver's License Required before appointment - $17.18 hourly. Premium pay $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status. Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy - Valid Class \"A\" Commercial Driver's License Required before appointment - $21.05 hourly. 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. Contact Information For further information about this vacancy contact: Sean McKey Highway Foreman 2 View phone number on click.appcast.io Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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. Louisiana 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. 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 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. 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