MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LIGHT (JOB FAIR)

About the Department

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Responsible for operating a tractor and related equipment to cut and maintain grass along the levees and flood protection structures on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, which consists of Orleans, St. Bernard, and Jefferson Parishes.  This ensures safe and effective vegetation control to support flood risk management, visibility, and accessibility of levee systems.  

Position Duties

No experience or training is required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties

• Removes trash and debris from the SLFPA-E Right of Way. Operate all vehicles and equipment, required by your position, in a proper and safe manner.  Secure and trailer self-propelled equipment/mowers to jobsites in a proper and safe manner. 

• Cutting and trimming grass within the Flood Protection Authority Right of way including, but not limited to floodwalls, poles, dead end streets and trees. 

• Use gas/diesel powered tools and cutting equipment, operate one or more of the following types of equipment as a primary, regular and recurring function of the job including but not limited to weed eaters, pole saws, chainsaws, lawnmowers, edger, lopper, hand pruners and self-propelled cutting equipment.   

• Performs miscellaneous labor duties such as cleaning of Maintenance yard. Washing vehicles, trimming trees, graffiti removal and sand bagging where problems develop. 

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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:

Monique M. Cook  

SELA Flood Protection Authority-East 

[email protected]

504-286-3153 

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Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm