Mobile Equipment Operator - Light

Posting number: 225514

Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-West

Job classification: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR--LIGHT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

OUR MISSION TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE This position provides physical effort to accomplish a variety of manual tasks and skilled light equipment operation.

No experience or training is required.

• Operates motorized equipment, including zero turning radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, line trimmers, other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority. 
• Operates small handheld power equipment such as polesaws, chainsaws, and blowers.  
• Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites.  
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment.   
• Assists in performing scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment as required, including fluid and filter changes, and parts lubrication. 
• Reports to work during emergency events as needed and remains on site until emergency has subsided. Maintains on site preparations in order to be available on call as emergency conditions require. 

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

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type:Probational - Up to 24 months
• Career Progression: This position is not part of a Career Progression Group.
• Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• No Civil Service test score or assessmentis 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.
• *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

Matthew Edwards

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West