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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. Positions are located in Shreveport, District 04, Unit 550 and report to the Highway Foreman. 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: Compensation: • MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1: Class D, Chauffer’s License will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1 is $16.06/hourly; 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. The starting salary for MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly; 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. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05/hourly. Additional compensation may be considered impart 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. 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Sam Dupree Transportation Operations Manager - District 04/Unit 550 Office: 318-263-2036 Email: sam.dupree@la.gov 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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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.
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 Shreveport, District 04, Unit 550 and report to the Highway Foreman.
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.
Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO-1/HEAVY will be $21.05/hourly.
Additional compensation may be considered impart 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.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Transportation Operations Manager - District 04/Unit 550
Office: 318-263-2036
Email: sam.dupree@la.gov

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