Mobile Equipment Operator Light

Posting number: 226175

Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-West

Job classification: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR--LIGHT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Vehicle Maintenance, 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, and other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
• Operates small handheld power equipment such as pole saws, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment.
• Assists Foreman A in ensuring minor repairs are performed, and routine user maintenance is completed as scheduled and/or required.
• Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites.
• Performs labor duties during off-season and inclement weather days by cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, and using mowers and weed trimmers.
• Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type:Probational - up to 24 months Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Louisiana is a State As 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.

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

Matthew Edwards

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West