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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-HEAVY 1 (ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT) in Lafayette, Louisiana
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-HEAVY 1 (ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT)
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-HEAVY 1 (ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT)
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Lafayette, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
03-147339-MEO-03182026-LR
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 3- Lafayette
Opening Date
03/18/2026
Closing Date
3/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U765 / ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT / LAFAYETTE PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-147339-MEO-03182026-LR
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.
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 03 of the Department of Transportation and development and reports directly to Highway Foreman 2. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. 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.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
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 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103460) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Operate a variety of heavy equipment (e.g., backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, excavators, pavers, and striping machines) to support road construction and maintenance activities.
Perform manual labor tasks such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings, setting forms, and loading/unloading materials and equipment.
Assist with roadway and infrastructure work, including installing guardrails, fencing, drainage structures, and related components.
Set up and maintain traffic control, including flagging operations, to ensure safe work zones.
Inspect equipment before use and perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and cleaning to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Complete required documentation (e.g., daily work reports, equipment usage, and inventory records) and assist with training lower-level staff as needed.
Respond to emergency call-outs in all weather conditions, including debris removal, roadway drainage, and support during accidents or disaster events.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a MEO 1, MEO 2, or MEO 1/Heavy
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level and additional compensation information for the MEO 1 and MEO 2 levels:
MEO-1 $16.06 /hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status.
MEO-2 $17.18/hourly - receives Premium Pay of $1.00/hour for all hours worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase granted upon attainment of permanent status.
MEO-1/HEAVY $21.05/hourly
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required 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). Resumeswill notbe 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:
Lynn Reed, Dawn Soileau, or Lela Babineaux
DOTD-District 03
Human Resources
(337) 262-6100
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities .
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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – 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 – 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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