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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 HEAVY - STATEWIDE MAINTENANCE in Statewide, Louisiana
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 HEAVY - STATEWIDE MAINTENANCE
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 HEAVY - STATEWIDE MAINTENANCE
Salary
$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
42/10582/MEO2HVY/04.16.26-AS
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 42
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Closing Date
4/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
Section 42 -Maintenance Systems Management
42/10582/MEO2HVY/04.16.26-AS
Weekly Statewide Travel Required and must possess Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement*
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:
This position is responsible for operating specialized heavy equipment to support statewide construction and maintenance activities for DOTD, performed in diverse outdoor environments and varying terrain with limited supervision; it requires the ability to adapt to changing field conditions, perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and climbing, participate in ongoing technical and industry-recognized training, maintain equipment proficiency, and ensure strict adherence to safety standards, regulations, and departmental policies.
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:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
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=102890) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Operates a diverse fleet of specialized heavy equipment—including excavators, dump trucks, skid steers, brush cutters, sewer jet/vacuum trucks, wreckers, and transport trailers—to safely and efficiently perform statewide transportation, maintenance, and construction activities.
Conducts thorough pre- and post-operation inspections, performs preventative maintenance (oil changes, sharpening/replacing parts, etc.), completes minor and occasional field repairs, and reports or addresses mechanical issues to keep equipment in safe, reliable working condition.
Handles the transport of equipment and materials using heavy-duty trucks and trailers, maintains required operational and maintenance documentation, and ensures all assigned equipment is clean, properly functioning, and job-ready at all times.
Supports overall departmental operations by adhering to strict safety standards and policies, completing required structured and manufacturer training programs, performing additional assigned duties, and assisting in the training and development of lower-level equipment operators.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Compensation: The s tarting hourly rate is $22.52/Hr. plus premium pay of $2.00 for every hour worked.
License Requirements : Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement at time of appointment
Work Location: The duty station of this position will be determined by the locale of the incumbent; however, the position may require frequent travel and overnight stays in neighboring parishes.
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Dewayne Dugas
Transportation Operations Manager
225-935-0241
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_rehabilitation.asp
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 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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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
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No
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
Yes
No
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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Are you willing to travel Monday - Thursday statewide weekly?
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No
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Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ?
Yes
No
Required Question
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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