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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
About This Job

District 08-UNIT 771 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50640784/MEO12H1/04.6.26-LT

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish:

The overall function of this position is to utilize all equipment necessary to maintain roadway pavement markings within the 7 parishes of District 08. This position is located in District 08/Unit 771/District Traffic Operations Striping Crew. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to interpret and adjust to changing and unforeseen conditions as they arise. Work is generally performed outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions, depending upon the nature of each assignment. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate 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

  • Operate heavy equipment, as needed. (Equipment usage is determined both by seasonal conditions and by the nature of the project.)
  • Must be capable of interpreting data contained in various operator's manuals to ensure the limits and capabilities of the equipment operated are not exceeded. Performs minor repairs, services, and cleans equipment in accordance with the operator manual and manufacturer's recommendations to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
  • May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
  • Prior to equipment operation, conduct routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, report problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or take necessary corrective action whenever possible.
  • Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.
  • Light computer work
  • Must be capable of sitting, squatting, walking, bending, and climbing to access equipment and various structures.
  • Perform duties as directed, such as operating striping vehicle, preparing roadway surface for application of hot tape pavement markings, installing raised pavement markers, placing traffic control devices, delivering, loading and unloading materials and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

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

Career Progression: Applicants may be hired as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or a Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy. Selected candidate will be required to obtain a Class A CDL license if hired at the MEO 1-HEAVY level.

  • Requires random drug testing.

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.

For More Information Regarding This Vacancy, Please Contact:

Joey Rachal

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5113

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 here.

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:

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.
  • 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 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

01

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

  • Yes
  • No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

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?

06

Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you have any experience operating or working around heavy equipment & trucks?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ?

  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

  • Yes
  • No

10

Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?

  • Yes
  • No

11

What are your career interests?

12

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

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