Mobile Equipment Operator 2 Heavy

About the Department

**Weekly Statewide Travel Required and must possess Class A CDL before appointment**

About This Position:

If you enjoy operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and seeing the results of your work make a lasting impact, this position offers a rewarding career in bridge construction and maintenance. As part of a skilled team, you'll operate cranes and specialized pile-driving equipment to help build, repair, and strengthen bridges throughout Louisiana. No two days are the same—you'll work on challenging projects, lead crews when needed, maintain equipment, and play an important role in keeping the state's transportation infrastructure safe and reliable. You'll also have the opportunity to support emergency response efforts when your skills are needed most.

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.  

Position Duties

Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Operate 35- to 50-ton cranes and pile-driving equipment to install steel, timber, concrete, and sheet piling for bridge construction, repairs, and erosion control projects across the state.
• Load, unload, lift, and transport heavy materials, equipment, bridge components, and oversized structures using cranes and other heavy equipment while maintaining safe work practices.
• Supervise and train bridge maintenance crews in the absence of the Highway Foreman, assigning work, providing guidance, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and safely.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep cranes and heavy equipment in safe operating condition, while supporting emergency and disaster response activities when required.

• Mobile Equiptment Operator 2/Heavy - Starting pay from $22.52 up to $36.03 plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked.

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). Resumeswill 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:

David Moak

Transportation Operations Manager

985-515-1605

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

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

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