Mobile Equipment Operator 1-2 (CPG)

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

Job summary

State of Louisiana is hiring for Mobile Equipment Operator positions to maintain equipment and prepare levees for high water events and annual inspections.

No experience or training is required. The role may be filled as Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2, with compensation determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel-type tractors (medium weight equipment) and mowers to mow grass on levees and battures
• Make minor repairs to equipment and perform maintenance necessary to keep equipment in good working order
• Operate chain saws and hand tools to clear rights-of-way and debris
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor
• Operate medium and heavy wheel-type tractors (90 horsepower) and 15' mowers to mow grass on levee and batters
• Operate light trucks for hauling construction materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and personnel
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
• Operation of spray equipment and hand tools to destroy unwanted weeds and brush on the levee right of way
• Perform other duties related to levee and equipment maintenance as assigned by foreman

Job description

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide riverine flood protection for an 8-parish district on the Atchafalaya and Mississippi River levees.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Our goal as an agency is to provide flood control to the 8 parishes in our district. Your role is to maintain equipment and work to prepare the levees for high water events and annual levee inspections.

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:

As a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, you will:

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

As a Mobile Equipment Operator 2, you will:

• Operate medium and heavy wheel-type tractors (90 horsepower) and 15' mowers to mow grass on levee and batters
• Operate light trucks for hauling construction materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and personnel
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
• Operation of spray equipment and hand tools to destroy unwanted weeds and brush on the levee right of way
• Perform other duties related to levee and equipment maintenance as assigned by foreman

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment - up to 24 months

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kristy Jewell

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District

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