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Mobile Equipment Operator Heavy 2

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Monroe, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
About This Job

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

The overall function of this position is to have knowledge and experience to skillfully operate and maintain assigned heavy equipment owned or operated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development during Maintenance Operations. This position is located in District 05/Unit 070 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Equipment Superintendent.

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 found here .

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

  • Operates lowboy which include a variety of tractor-trailer combinations.
  • Operates the heavy equipment as needed such as asphalt distributor (truck mounted), backhoes, frontend loaders, motor graders, etc.
  • Perform 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.
  • Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacturer’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

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Compensation: Starting hourly rate is $22.52/hr and the maximum is $40.53.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

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

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For more job-specific information, please contact:

Mark Lockard/Equipment Superintendent

(318)342-0151

mark.lockard@la.gov

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here .

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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to the appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

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