Equipment Operator I: Road & Drainage

ST. JAMES PARISH GOVERNMENT; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Parish Government seeks an Equipment Operator I to drive and operate light equipment in the Road, Bridge & Drainage Division within the Operations Department. The role involves routine maintenance, logging, and manual tasks to support parish property and rights-of-way.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience or training; a valid Louisiana Class E driver's license is required; the job is full-time and safety-sensitive with possible emergency duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline or diesel-powered light equipment such as trucks, tractors, and mowing equipment.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance of equipment (fuel, oil, blades).
• Keep logs for mileage, fuel and materials transported in accordance with regulations.
• Perform physical labor including loading/unloading and repairs of roads.

Skills

Equipment operation

Truck/tractor operation

Maintenance tasks

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Driver's License (Class E)

Job description

St. James Parish Government seeks an Equipment Operator I to drive and operate light equipment in the Road, Bridge & Drainage Division within the Operations Department. The role involves routine maintenance, logging, and manual tasks to support parish property and rights-of-way.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience or training; a valid Louisiana Class E driver's license is required; the job is full-time and safety-sensitive with possible emergency duties.