What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1-2-HEAVY 1 (VERMILION PARISH) position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Abbeville, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
03-9521-MEO-04132026-LR
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 3- Lafayette
Opening Date
04/13/2026
Closing Date
4/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U560 / MAINTENANCE / VERMILION PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-9521-MEO-04132026-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 in DISTRICT 03 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to a Highway Foreman 1 or 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Operates, as needed various types of heavy equipment.
- Makes minor repairs to equipment as needed. Performs preventative maintenance, such as oil changes, etc…
- Performs other duties as directed, such as shoveling asphalt, digging footings for setting concrete forms, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.
- Attends required training in accordance with the Department’s Structured Training Program
- Obtains/maintains CDL (required for MEO 2 and MEO 1 - Heavy only); reports CDL revocation to appropriate personnel in accordance with the Departments Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Policy (PPM #25).
- May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as bridge repair, drainage structure repair, installation of guardrail, fencing, fender systems and cabling at moveable bridges and other structures.
- May perform any other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher-level personnel to accomplish the Department’s transportation, maintenance and construction mission.
- May train and/or assist in training lower-level operators or laborers
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
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 score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
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
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Robert Roberie
DOTD-District 03
Traffic Operations Manager
(337) 893-5523
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 to make a difference through 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:
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 at https://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.
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 to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
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