MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or /HEAVY

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or /HEAVY Print ( Apply ufeff MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or /HEAVY Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 61/50409502/ME1/03.18.2026-KL Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 61- Baton Rouge Opening Date 03/18/2026 Closing Date 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 701 u2013 Baton Rouge At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About this position: The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in District 61/Unit 701 of the Department of Transportation and Development. The role reports directly to the Facility Maintenance Manager A and requires a self-motivated individual capable of working independently with minimal supervision and adapting to changing or unforeseen field conditions. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, .Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: Mobile Equipment Operator 1 is required to have a Class u201cDu201d Chauffeurs License before making permanent. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Operate heavy equipment as required to support maintenance and construction activities + Perform routine maintenance tasks, including hauling materials and removing debris, litter, and animal carcasses from interstate and state-maintained highways within District 61. + Utilize handheld equipment for general landscaping duties; operate chainsaws and pole saws to trim trees and remove hazardous or overhanging limbs near roadways, bridges, ramps, and guardrails. + Conduct basic repair and construction work such as drain and ditch cleaning, pothole patching, traffic flagging, and loading/unloading materials and equipment. + Perform minor equipment repairs and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to ensure safe and efficient operation. + Support emergency and disaster response operations and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a MEO 1, MEO 2, or MEO 1/Heavy Compensation: + MEO-1 is $16.06 /hourly ; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status. + MEO-2 is $17.18/hourly ; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status. + MEO-1/HEAVY; is $21.05/hourly. How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the u201cApplyu201d 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: Jonathan Merritt Facility Maintenance MGR A 225-620-4576 u201cThe 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.u201d Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement u2013 State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee? + Yes + No 02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? + Yes + No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate

Created: 2026-03-20