Levee Maintenance Mobile Equipment Operator

State of Louisiana; Fordoche (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District in Louisiana is seeking personnel to maintain equipment and prepare levees for high water events and annual inspections. The role includes operating tractors and mowers on levees, performing minor repairs, and clearing rights-of-way using chainsaws.

Openings include Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and 2 with probationary appointment up to 24 months. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience, with state benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel-type tractors (medium weight) and mowers to mow grass on levees and battures.
• Make minor repairs to equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Operate chain saws and hand tools to clear rights-of-way and debris.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Operate wheel-type tractors

Maintenance awareness

Chain saws usage

Right of way clearing

Job description

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District in Louisiana is seeking personnel to maintain equipment and prepare levees for high water events and annual inspections. The role includes operating tractors and mowers on levees, performing minor repairs, and clearing rights-of-way using chainsaws.

Openings include Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and 2 with probationary appointment up to 24 months. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience, with state benefits and development opportunities.