MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1
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About This Job
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 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 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 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.
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:
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