Mobile Equipment Operator Light
Summary
Operates light motorized equipment like lawn mowers and chainsaws to maintain flood-protection infrastructure and assists with minor repairs and cleanup tasks.
About this Job
- 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. 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
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 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.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Matthew Edwards
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West
humanresources@slfpaw.org
(504) 340-0318