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OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
About This Job

Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance & Facilities Maintenance

51/10642/ENGMSR/03.30.26-AS

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

Work is mainly performed at DOTD HQ, but may be performed at any of the HQ satellite offices as needed. Work may be performed in or out of doors in a various weather conditions or at differing heights depending upon the nature of each assignment. Working may also involve bending, stooping, lifting and climbing.

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.asp

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience or training in the operation or maintenance of large stationary engines or mechanical equipment.

Necessary Special Requirement

For those positions in which incumbents will be working with and handling refrigerants, possession of an appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians will be required (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).

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

  • Performs skilled mechanical work as a sole operator on a rotating 12 hour shifts, 24 hour shifts/day, 365 days/year. Examples include the operation and maintenance of all heating ventilation and air conditioning equipment including pumps, boilers, cooling towers, power generators, and all other central plant equipment.
  • Operates and monitors equipment utilizing computer operated, centralized, energy management software systems which automates and controls the building’s heating ventilation and air conditioning throughout the multi building complex. Monitors security equipment such as CCTV and access control systems. Shift Operator is in charge of building security during unoccupied hours of operation, maintaining a secure building, granting access to authorized employees etc.
  • Reads gauges to check water temperature and levels, voltage, amperage and other operating conditions of HVAC and Power generation Equipment. Maintains daily logs and records of heavy industrial equipment such as boilers, chillers, etc. Performs preventative maintenance and maintains documentation of all mechanical equipment.
  • Assist contractors with repairs in central plant equipment, and all HVAC related equipment. Services and makes minor repairs to air handlers and other plant machinery.
  • Monitors chilled boiler and domestic water to maintain proper chemical levels to reduce the risk of corrosion buildup, and to stop the growth of algae and other harmful bacteria accumulations. Works with and assists the water treatment consultants and engineers in the treatment of each water system.
  • May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/ disaster support activities. May be required to remain on duty several days at a time during such disaster or catastrophe when travel to and from jobsite is limited or impossible

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.

Compensation & License Requirements : Below is the starting hourly rate. HQ Boiler Room Receives Shift Differential Pay at $2.00/hr for hours worked after 6pm & before 6am

  • Operating Engineer Master - $1,684.00/ biweekly.
    • incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing to operate the following equipment:
      • Must be knowledgeable in the operation of heating ventilation and air conditioning
      • Have a background of computer skills including Energy Management Software
      • Be able to answer calls being polite and courteous to diagnose and rectify problem situations
      • Operate heavy machinery including, but not limited to, boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, emergency power generating equipment, etc.
      • Total chiller capacity – 1890 tons of cooling not including small reciprocal units
      • Domestic Hot Water boilers- 729.000 BTU/HR with 245 gallon holding capacity
      • Five tube boilers- 10,500,000/BTU/HR with heating surface of 1250 square feet
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 further information about this vacancy contact:

Nathan Lemoine

Facility Maintenance Manager B

225-379-1127

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

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