MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1--HEAVY

State of Louisiana; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is seeking an equipment-focused operator for the USDA-ARS Sugarcane Research Station in Shriever, LA. This on-site role supports the LSU Agricultural Center's mission in sugarcane research and related fieldwork.

Position involves operating tractors and specialized farming equipment, maintaining infrastructure, and performing routine maintenance. Experience with mobile equipment is required; grant-funded status noted.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain drainage systems (10%).
• Operate tractor-mounted laser and leveling equipment and other dirt-moving gear (10%).
• Maintain roads and sugarcane loading sites (10%).
• Operate tractors 117-150 hp with various field implements (50%).
• Operate mechanical sugarcane combine harvester (10%).
• Perform routine maintenance on all equipment as needed (10%).

Skills

Mobile equipment operations

Job description

About This Job

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of nine campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy.

About This Job

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of nine campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy. Our educational efforts span nutrition and health, food safety, backyard gardening, disaster preparedness, storm recovery, youth development, managing insects and natural threats, economic development, resource conservation and so much more. The LSU AgCenter provides individuals, families, businesses, schools, industries and local governments with valuable information aimed at improving economic conditions, general wellness and quality of life. Our faculty members across the state are actively engaged in research that creates solutions for the many aspects of agriculture while serving all residents of Louisiana. For more information on the LSU AgCenter, click here: LSU AgCenter. More information on the Sugar Research Station can be found here: Sugar Research Station.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Maintain drainage systems (10%)
• Operate tractor-mounted precision laser and leveling equipment and other dirt moving equipment (10%)
• Maintain roads and sugarcane loading sites (10%)
• Operate tractors 117-150 hp with various field implements (50%)
• Operate mechanical sugarcane combine harvester (10%)
• Perform routine maintenance on all equipment as needed (10%)

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Job Appointment
• This is a grant funded position.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: USDA-ARS Sugarcane Research Station in Shriever, La.
• This position is not eligible for remote employment.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/.

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx.

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others