Medium Equipment Operator - Hands-On Street & Machinery

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a skilled operator to run an array of heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance. You will inspect machinery, load materials, and assist with manual tasks on streets and sites.

Responsibilities include transporting gear to job sites, controlling traffic in work zones per MUTCD, and performing related duties as needed. CDL may be required for certain equipment assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (G.E.D.) or equivalent; one year of proficiency in operating qualifying equipment.
• Must hold recognized training certification and be able to safely operate one or more pieces of qualifying equipment.
• Valid Driver's License; some positions may require CDL depending on equipment assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment for streets, landscaped areas, and related sites.
• Inspect, maintain, and perform basic repairs to equipment.
• Load and unload materials; perform manual labor as required.
• Transport equipment/materials to designated job sites.
• Direct work zone traffic control following MUTCD standards.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Skills

Operating equipment

Vehicle inspections

Manual labor

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a skilled operator to run an array of heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance. You will inspect machinery, load materials, and assist with manual tasks on streets and sites.

Responsibilities include transporting gear to job sites, controlling traffic in work zones per MUTCD, and performing related duties as needed. CDL may be required for certain equipment assignments.