Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for maintenance activities, including but not limited to: backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, hot mix pavers, motor graders, and track hoes.
• Perform duties as directed, such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings for setting concrete forms, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, paving operations, milling, placing large culverts, operating power and/or hand tools.
• Perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guardrail, fencing, pipe, catch basins, and drainage structures.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacturer recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
• Respond to call-outs after normal working hours, in all types of weather conditions, such as removing falling trees from the roadway, applying deicing materials, responding to traffic accidents, and draining water from the roadway.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.
• Mobile Equipment Operator 1 positions are required to have a Class “D” Chauffeurs License before being made permanent.
• Mobile Equipment Operator 2 and 1/Heavy positions are required to have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License upon appointment.

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.

Pay

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1: $16.06/hour. Receives premium pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked and a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status.
• Mobile Equipment Operator 2: $17.18/hour. Receives premium pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked and a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status.
• Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy: $21.05/hour.

Schedule

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.