Top 17 Heavy equipment operator Jobs in Alexandria La

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1
DOTD-Engineering & Operations —Alexandria, LA
- $2,784 - $5,009 a month
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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Heavy Equipment Operator
PCM & Affiliated Companies —Alexandria, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- Cleaning
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Equipment Operator II, Utility Services
City of Alexandria, LA —Alexandria, LA
- $36,385.75 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Equipment Operator III, Utility Services
City of Alexandria, LA —Alexandria, LA
- $39,855.19 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Equipment Operators
Rapides Parish Civil Service —Alexandria, LA
- $31,350.00 - $38,106.41 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Maintenance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Equipment Operator III, Wastewater
City of Alexandria, LA —Alexandria, LA
- $39,855.19 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Skilled Laborer
PCM & Affiliated Companies —Alexandria, LA
- Construction site
- Assembly
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2
Louisiana State University —Alexandria, LA
- $16.06 - $17.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Equipment Operator III, Water Distribution
City of Alexandria, LA —Alexandria, LA
- $39,855.19 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Crane Operator
Hayes Manufacturing —Pineville, LA
- Mid-level
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
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RGroupII —Alexandria, LA
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Concrete Pump Operator | CDL
Louisiana Concrete Pumpers —Alexandria, LA
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Liquid Structures Inc. —United States
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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DOTD-Engineering & Operations —Alexandria, LA
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Alexandria, LA

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Job Details

$2,784 - $5,009 a month
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Construction material handling
Outdoor work experience
Heavy equipment operation
Moving
No experience needed
Road construction
Construction machinery maintenance
Class D
Loading
Emergency response readiness
Equipment inspection
Power tools
Construction experience
Highway maintenance
Traffic control for work zones
Roadway construction projects
Hand tools
Entry level
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Salary

$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

08/50560226/MEO12H1/08.17.26JC

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 8- Alexandria

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

District 08-UNIT 510 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50560226/MEO12H1/08.17.26JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

Help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service. This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD.

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work.

This position offers a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status (where applicable). No experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression.

This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve varying weather conditions, shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs depending on assignment.

Positions are located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 510 and report to Highway Foreman 1.

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 and Other Information

Job Duties

Depending on assignment and experience level, Mobile Equipment Operators may:

Operate heavy and specialized equipment used in road and bridge maintenance
Assist with construction, repair, and upkeep of highways and bridges
Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools
Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed

This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:

Mobile Equipment Operator 1- 33,405.00 Annually + Prem Pay $1.00/Hours Worked
Mobile Equipment Operator 2- 35,734.00 Annually + Prem Pay $1.00/Hours Worked
Mobile Equipment Operator Heavy 1- 43,784.00 Annually

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator 2, or Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy, based on qualifications and agency needs.

Licensing Requirements: Certain levels may require a valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License or CDL prior to permanent appointment or start date, depending on assignment.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

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.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Ted Dalgo Jr.

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5109

[email protected]

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 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

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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

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Equipment Operator II, Utility Services

Equipment Operator III, Utility Services

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Equipment Operator III, Wastewater

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Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2

Equipment Operator III, Water Distribution

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