Top 14 Backhoe operator Jobs in West Monroe, La

Highway Foreman 1
DOTD-Engineering & Operations —Bastrop, LA
- $4,177 - $7,518 a month
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
2d
Equipment Operator - Monroe, LA
Turner Construction Company —Monroe, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Forklift
Locator I
Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit —West Monroe, LA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
The Lemoine Company —Rayville, LA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Local Dump Truck Driver
Neal Trucking & Hauling Logistics Corp. —Holly Ridge, LA
- $22 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Local
- Mid-level
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8d
Craft Operator - Rayville Datacenter
M. A. Mortenson Company —Rayville, LA
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Horizontal Directional Drill Operator (Telecommunications)
Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit —West Monroe, LA
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
HDD Drill Operator (Telecommunications Construction)
Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit —West Monroe, LA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Form Carpenter
Turner Construction Company —Monroe, LA
- Carpentry
- Construction site
- Mid-level
Site Superintendent - Remediation
Taplin Group, LLC —United States
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Traveling Electrical Superintendent
Owen Electric Company, Inc. —United States
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- OSHA
- Construction site
- Fuel card
- Paid holidays
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Highway Foreman 1

DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Bastrop, LA

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Job Details

$4,177 - $7,518 a month
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Computer operation
CDL A
Computer skills
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Salary

$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

Bastrop, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

5/144531/HF 1/7.1.2026-lh

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 5- Monroe

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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

DISTRICT 05 – U540 (Morehouse)

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 JOB

This position is in D05 Maintenance Section/U540 and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent. Applicants with the following experience, skills, and abilities are encouraged to apply:

Operation of single and double-axle dump trucks, front-end loader, tractor w/ cutter, excavator or backhoe, asphalt roller, asphalt distributor, bobcat w/attachments, computer, and Personal Data Assistance.
Knowledgeable in the safe operation of passenger vehicles as well as other equipment operated by Highway Foreman 1.
Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally in an effective manner to supervisor and subordinates.
At time of appointment, possess and maintain licensing in the following areas: Class “A” CDL.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR

Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.

NOTE:
Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.

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:

Supervises the Mobile Equipment Operators performing maintenance to the highways and bridges.
Prepares daily labor and equipment report. Orders materials daily.
Guides and instructs assigned personnel to see that Highway Standards are met.
Conducts routine administration meetings and training.
Works emergencies at night.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:

1. Must maintain a Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements

2. Random drug testing is required
3. Will need computer skills, cell phone, and PDA knowledge for performing regular job duties

4. Requires night-time operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
5. Lifting of a maximum of 50 pounds will be required. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty by a permanent DOTD employee, or Job Appointment

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

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 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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines or call District 05 Training office at (318) 342-0181.

Contact Information:

Jim McCool
Transportation Operations Manager
(318) 428-3171

"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

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