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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Leesville, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
About This Job

District 08-UNIT 540 Leesville, LA

Job Number: 08/50694581/MEO12H1/5.7.26-LT

District Recruitment For Vernon Parish

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 08 /UNIT 530 of the Department of Transportation and Development. 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.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service 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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

  • Operates heavy equipment, as needed.
  • Installs and maintains temporary traffic control devices and serves as a flag person during traffic control operations.
  • Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, jackhammer, chain saw, string trimmer, and pole saw.
  • Performs manual task such as pothole patching, manual cutting of brush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, etc.
  • Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator's manual and manufacture's recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
  • May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

  • Maintain a Class A CDL license (MEO 2 and MEO 1/Heavy)
  • Requires random drug testing.
  • Required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb on and off equipment and trailer, as well as lifting up to fifty pounds on a daily basis.
  • Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 6:30AM-5:00PM

  • This position is considered D i saster Essential

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

  • 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.

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.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Larry Francisco

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5228

“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 here.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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