Mobile Equipment Operator - Heavy

State of Louisiana; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana in Marrero, LA seeks an employee for a promotional-only role involving heavy equipment operation and manual tasks in a flood protection context. The position requires current permanent status with the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West and at least two years of mobile equipment experience.

The role includes operating a range of heavy machinery, performing physical labor, and conducting routine safety checks.

Qualifications

• Two years of mobile equipment operations experience.
• Must be a current permanent employee of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West.
• Ability to operate heavy motorized equipment to support a variety of operations.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy motorized equipment including dozers, tandem dump trucks, loaders, bobcats, backhoes, excavators, mulchers, graders and other specialized equipment to support operations under the Authority.
• Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment prior to beginning work.
• Reports to supervisor any required repairs needed on equipment.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, lubricating and fueling equipment, etc.
• Maintains vehicle records of trips made (mileage, oil and gas consumption, etc.).

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mobile equipment experience

Tools

Dozers

Backhoes

Excavators

Job description

OUR MISSION

To protect West Bank homes and businesses by ensuring that our flood protection system functions as designed.

OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE

This position provides physical effort to accomplish a variety of manual tasks and skilled light equipment operation.

PROMOTIONAL ONLY: only applicants who are current, permanent employees of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will be eligible

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

Job Duties

• Operates heavy motorized equipment including, but not limited to: dozers, tandem dump trucks, loaders, bobcats, backhoes, excavators, mulchers, graders and other specialized equipment to support a variety of operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority, etc.
• Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies and equipment
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment prior to beginning work.
• Reports to supervisor any required repairs needed on equipment.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, lubricating and fueling equipment, etc.
• Maintains vehicle records of trips made (mileage, oil and gas consumption, etc.).

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: PROMOTIONAL ONLY: only applicants who are current, permanent employees of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will be eligible

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

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

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Matthew Edwards

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West

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