Heavy Equipment Operator — CDL & Field Maintenance

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is seeking an Equipment Operator in the Heavy series to operate and maintain heavy vehicles and equipment. Licenses such as CDL or herbicide/pesticide applicator may be required depending on assigned equipment.

The role includes inspecting vehicles for safety, performing routine maintenance, loading/unloading, flagging traffic, and supporting ground maintenance tasks on job sites. Training and certifications on qualifying equipment are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (G.E.D.) and one year of proficiency in the use and operation of qualifying equipment.
• Must hold recognized training certification and be able to safely operate one or more pieces of qualifying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy, specialized equipment listed, such as gradalls, bucket trucks, low boys, and related equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, and performs basic repairs to equipment.
• Loads and unloads shipments, flagging traffic, assembling structures, picking up debris, and other related duties.
• May drive and operate a commercial truck, maintenance equipment, or other motorized vehicle for transporting shipments or grounds maintenance.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Directs work zone or traffic control setup on job sites in accordance with MUTCD standards.

Skills

Equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Record keeping

Vehicle inspection

Manual labor

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year equipment operation experience

Tools

Gradall

Excavator/Track Hoe

Herbicide/Pesticide applicator license

Pothole patcher

Dozer

Grappler Truck

Motor Grader

Jet Vac Truck

Low Boy Truck (Large)

Job description

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is seeking an Equipment Operator in the Heavy series to operate and maintain heavy vehicles and equipment. Licenses such as CDL or herbicide/pesticide applicator may be required depending on assigned equipment.

The role includes inspecting vehicles for safety, performing routine maintenance, loading/unloading, flagging traffic, and supporting ground maintenance tasks on job sites. Training and certifications on qualifying equipment are expected.