Mobile Equipment Operator - Light

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays & Leave

Sick & Annual Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking an on-site maintenance/operations worker who will perform a variety of manual tasks and light equipment operation to support flood protection operations in Louisiana. The role emphasizes physical effort and reliability in challenging conditions.

No prior experience is required, and a valid driver's license is required. The position may involve emergency response duties and on-call readiness, with salary determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operates motorized equipment, including zero turning radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, line trimmers, other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
• Operates small handheld power equipment such as polesaws, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment.
• Assists in performing scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment as required, including fluid and filter changes, and parts lubrication.
• Reports to work during emergency events as needed and remains on site until emergency has subsided. Maintains on site preparations in order to be available on call as emergency conditions require.

Job description

OUR MISSION

TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

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

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Operates motorized equipment, including zero turning radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, line trimmers, other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
• Operates small handheld power equipment such as polesaws, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment.
• Assists in performing scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment as required, including fluid and filter changes, and parts lubrication.
• Reports to work during emergency events as needed and remains on site until emergency has subsided. Maintains on site preparations in order to be available on call as emergency conditions require.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational - Up to 24 months
• Career Progression: This position is not part of a Career Progression Group.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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

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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: