DISTRICT 58 - Unit 540

JOB NUMBER: 58/12111/MEO1-H/02.06.2026-JB

The overall function 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 58, Unit 540 and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 1.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Operate heavy equipment.
• 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. Perform 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1/Heavy.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation:

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1:
Class D, Chauffeur’s License will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO 1 is $16.06/hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2:
Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO 2 is $17.18/hour; this job title receives Premium Pay in the amount of $1.00/hour for every hour worked. Additionally, a 10% base pay increase will be granted upon attainment of permanent status.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1/HEAVY:
Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required upon appointment. The starting salary for MEO 1/Heavy will be $21.05/hour.

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

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Contact Name: Clifton Bingham

Title: Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent

Phone Number: (318) 744-5401