MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, OR Heavy 1

About the Role

This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD. 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. Position(s) are located in LaPlace, LA, District 62 / Unit 580 and report to the Highway Foreman 1.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

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.

Compensation

Mobile Equipment Operator 1: Class D, Chauffeur's License will be required upon appointment. Starting salary is $16.06/hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

Mobile Equipment Operator 2: Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary is $17.18/hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy: Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. Starting salary is $21.05/hour. Additional compensation may be considered in part with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

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. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply. Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Brian Giaratano, Transportation Operations Manager, (985) 375-0202, Brian.Giarantano@la.gov