Mobile Equipment Operator - Light

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking agency focused on flood protection. This role involves operating light mobile equipment to maintain and enhance the flood protection infrastructure in Louisiana. As part of a vital service, you'll engage in landscaping, debris removal, and emergency preparedness tasks, ensuring the safety and upkeep of the community. With no prior experience required, this is an excellent opportunity to start a fulfilling career in public service. Be part of an essential mission that protects lives and property from natural disasters while enjoying the stability and benefits of government employment.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required for this position.
• Valid Louisiana driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and trimming grass using various powered tools.
• Removing trash and debris from the right-of-way.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation

Landscaping

Maintenance Tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gas-powered Tools

Diesel-powered Tools

Self-propelled Equipment

Job description

About this position:

The positions may be located in the following parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. This application can be used for this vacancy and future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the application status for updates. Further status information is available under the 'Information' section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact for further information:

Sage Celestin
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
[e-mail]
[phone]

Minimum Qualifications:

No experience or training is required.

Function of Work: To operate light mobile equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of Work: Experienced.

Supervision Received: General supervision from a Foreman or other supervisor or higher-level maintenance personnel.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise leadworker responsibility over laborers or other lower-graded personnel.

Location of Work: May be used by all agencies, statewide.

Job Distinctions: Differs from laboring classes by the requirement to operate light mobile equipment and/or vehicles as a primary, regular, and recurring duty. It also differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 1 by the restriction to primary operation of lighter mobile equipment.

Job Duties:

The incumbent performs physical tasks in the Maintenance Department, under supervision of a Levee Foreman A or higher, including:

• 35% Cutting and trimming grass within the Flood Protection Authority right-of-way using gas/diesel-powered tools such as weed eaters, pole saws, chainsaws, lawnmowers, edgers, loppers, hand pruners, and self-propelled cutting equipment.
• 35% Cutting grass with self-propelled equipment.
• 15% Removing trash and debris from the right-of-way, operating vehicles and equipment safely, and securing trailers and equipment.
• 10% Performing miscellaneous labor duties like yard cleaning, vehicle washing, tree trimming, graffiti removal, and sandbagging.
• 5% Filling and handling sandbags as required.

The incumbent must have a valid Louisiana driver’s license. SLFPA-E is an emergency-oriented agency, and the incumbent must be on call during emergencies such as Mississippi River flooding and hurricanes, ready to report for duty as required.