MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, through the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. The role involves operating buses and other vehicles to transport veterans to appointments and activities within a 156-bed long-term care facility.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided. Appointment type is Probational with compensation varying by experience.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses with 12 to 25 passenger capacity and transport residents to appointments, activities, or other destinations.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of residents.
• Move equipment and materials as part of maintenance and grounds projects.
• Assist with operations during construction, repair, or renovations.
• Participate in emergency transportation during evacuations.
• Report resident complaints and incidents to the Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and effective work environment.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Emergency evacuation procedures

Maintenance support

Job description

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 that this position operates mobile equipment and motor vehicles in support of transportation of our Veterans to and from their doctors appointments, maintenance, grounds, construction, emergency preparedness at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, a 156-bed long-term health care facility.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Work in the maintenance department, A 156 bed at a Long-Term health care facility that includes daily maintenance tasks such as operate appropriate buses or other vehicles to transport residents when assigned. Transport residents to and from activities, appointments, outings, or other authorized destinations.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of residents, consistent with facility procedures.
• Operates buses, with 12 to 25 passenger capacity. Transport approximately 125 -150 appointments per month. Assist maintenance personnel with moving equipment and materials.
• Operate equipment during construction, repair, renovation, or grounds projects.
• Required transportation, drive during emergency preparedness evacuations of resident to and from host facilities.

• Reports resident complaints and incidents, collaborating with you Facility Maintenance Manager 2 to ensure all complaints and incidents are properly handled.
• Safety, maintain a safe, clean and effective workenvironment for residents and employees.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation Ranges – Depending on experience

Work Schedule: Hours to be determine to include some emergency weekends and holidays.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

985-479-4080

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