Mobile Equipment Operator - Light

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an individual to operate light mobile equipment across various tasks, including transportation and maintenance. This role requires no prior experience, making it an excellent opportunity for those eager to start their careers. You will be responsible for operating equipment like lawn mowers and forklifts, ensuring they are in good working condition, and maintaining accurate records of your activities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will support essential services across the state, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in public service.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required for this position.
• Ability to operate light mobile equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate various light mobile equipment for maintenance and transportation tasks.
• Make minor repairs and maintain equipment in good working order.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation

Minor Repairs

Record Keeping

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Forklifts

Lawn Mowers

Lawn Tractors

Tow Motors

Job description

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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located 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.*

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Matthew Edwards
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West
[e-mail]; [e-mail]
504-371-6855

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 from a Foreman or other supervisor or administrator 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.
Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 1 by the restriction to primary operation of lighter mobile equipment.

NOTE:
Operation of one or more of the types of equipment enumerated must be the primary, regular, and recurring function of the job.

• Operates out-front rotary mowers with power ratings of 14 to 30 horsepower.
• Operates small lawn or turf tractors with ratings up to 30 horsepower.
• Operates sedans, station wagons, or limousines.
• Transports students, patients, employees or other persons between homes and institutions, on trips, or between points on or off institution or agency grounds, etc.
• Operates pick-up trucks or vans up to and including 1 ton rating.
• Operates small warehouse tow motors.
• Operates forklifts with lifting capacity up to and including 10,000 lbs. and lift height under 12 feet.
• May also operate auxiliary equipment such as lawn and sidewalk sweepers, air compressors, jackhammers, etc.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
• Maintains vehicle records of trips made, mileage, oil and gas consumption, etc.