Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - 2

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.

About the position:
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. No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found Job Duties:

70% - Cuts and trim grass within the SLFPA-Es Right-of-Way.

Operates one or more of the following types of equipment as a primary, regular and recurring function of the job: field tractors with power ratings up to and including 125hp; tractors which may be equipped with attachments such as bush-hogs, belly attachment, blades, loaders, hoes, flail mowers, brooms and gang mower up to 21 feet across, etc.; forklifts with lifting capacity over 10,000 lbs. or lift height over 12 feet; if the incumbent has a current Class A CDL license, may be required to operate bobtail and/or tandem dump trucks with rating capacity of 12 yards or less.

May operate front end-loaders, dump trucks and other equipment in the SLFPA-Es Right-of-Way.

Required to operate any equipment enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator Light and/or Laborer when necessary to accomplish work objectives.

Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order.

15% - Removes of trash and debris from the SLFPAEs Right-of-Way.

10% - Performs miscellaneous labor duties such as cleaning of maintenance yard, washing vehicles, trimming trees, graffiti removal, sandbagging where problems develop. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guard rail, fencing, fender systems and cabling at moveable bridges and other structures. May assist with the training and guidance of other newly hired Mobile Equipment Operator 1s, Mobile Equipment Operator Lights and Laborers.

Works with weed eaters, chainsaws, pole saws, and various other hand tools to remove weeds, grass, brush and trees from levees and the properties owned and maintained by the SLFPA-E.

5% - Fills and handles sandbags as required.

Provides guidance to and oversees the work of lower-graded operators and laborers, as required.

The incumbent will perform any and all related duties as required or assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment: Probational

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1-2. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

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

NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/ Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.

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:
Sage Celestin
SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East
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