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Section 51 - Structures and Facilities Maintenance 51/50370958/MEO1H/10.13.26-TJ **Weekly Statewide Travel Required*** At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About This Position: 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. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: wwwsp.dotd.la.gov No experience or training is required. 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 • 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. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special duty Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1-Heavy, based on qualifications and agency needs. Compensation & License Requirements: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level. All Levels get an additional $2.00 for every hour worked. • Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - 1,284.80 / biweekly. A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date • Mobile Equipment Operator 2 - 1,374.40 / biweekly. A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date • Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy - 1,684.00 / biweekly. A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: David Moak Transportation Operations Manager (985)515-1605 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. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: laworks.net

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Section 51 - Structures and Facilities Maintenance
Weekly Statewide Travel Required***
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.
Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
No experience or training is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
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.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special duty
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1-Heavy, based on qualifications and agency needs.
Compensation & License Requirements: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level. All Levels get an additional $2.00 for every hour worked.
Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - 1,284.80 / biweekly. A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date
Mobile Equipment Operator 2 - 1,374.40 / biweekly. A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date
Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy - 1,684.00 / biweekly. A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Transportation Operations Manager

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