Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Heavy
Summary
Operates heavy equipment (backhoe, excavator, tractor with loader) to maintain the 30-acre Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings, LA — digging and shaping graves, reading grave-site layout maps, leveling grounds and roads, and cleaning headstones. Requires two years of mobile equipment operation experience.
About this Job
“Relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.”At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA), our mission is to honor and serve Louisiana’s veterans and their families. We do this by connecting them to the benefits they’ve earned, providing dedicated support, and enhancing their quality of life through compassionate service across the state.
We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Mobile Equipment Operator is responsible for performing cemetery caretaking and interment-related tasks required for the operations of the cemetery. Heavy equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, a Backhoe, 2wd 580m, Excavator, 355R, and a TC35A NFD W/Loader. This cemetery consists of thirty (30) acres of land with a minimum of 12,122 grave sites, which will primarily serve deceased veterans and qualified dependents.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote
understanding and engagement.
Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and
practices.If you take pride in outdoor work, are dependable, and are committed to preserving a serene and respectful environment, this could be the opportunity for you!Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
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:
As a Mobile Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for performing cemetery caretaking and interment-related tasks required for the operations of the cemetery. In this role you will:
- Read and interpret cemetery grave site layout maps, ensuring proper placement of grave sites and marker placement.
- Operate mobile equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance, and dig graves at the facility.
- Dig graves as required and remove excess dirt and shape graves.
- Clean headstones using chemical solutions and a hand brush while wearing gloves and an apron.
- Level holes in roads, walks, grounds, and in renovating gravesites.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Domicile: Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings, LA (Jefferson Davis Parish)
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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). Resumes will 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:
Alexis Scott
Human Resources Analystalexis.scott4@la.gov