Mobile Equipment Operator 1/2/1Heavy
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 the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). DOTD plans, builds, maintains, and protects the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.
About the role
Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work. 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 Homer, District 04, Unit 520 and report to the Highway Foreman.
A 10% base pay increase is granted upon attainment of permanent status (where applicable). No experience is required—training is provided, with opportunities for career progression.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required
- Certain levels may require a valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) prior to permanent appointment or start date, depending on assignment
Pay
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1: Starting salary of $16.06/hourly, plus $1.00/hour premium pay for every hour worked
- Mobile Equipment Operator 2: Starting salary of $17.18/hourly, plus $1.00/hour premium pay for every hour worked
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy: Starting salary of $21.05/hourly
All positions receive a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status. Additional compensation may be considered for extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
Additional Information
This position may be filled as a probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this posting. Applicants with relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply.
For further information, contact Renea Wise, Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent, at 318-927-2333 or renea.wise@la.gov.