Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - 2
This listing closes on 8/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Employer
State of Louisiana
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Fordoche, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
211988
Department
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
Opening Date
08/19/2025
Closing Date
8/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
About this Job
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide riverine flood protection for an 8-parish district on the Atchafalaya and Mississippi River levees.
About this position
Our goal as an agency is to provide flood control to the 8 parishes in our district. Your role is to maintain equipment and work to prepare the levees for high water events and annual levee inspections.
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 and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, you will:
Operate wheel-type tractors (medium weight equipment) and mowers to mow grass on levee and battures
Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs maintenance necessary to keep equipment in good working order
Operate chain saws and hand tools to clear right of ways and debris
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor
As a Mobile Equipment Operator 2, you will:
Operates medium and heavy wheel type of tractors (90 horsepower) and 15' mowers to mow grass on levee and battures
Operates light trucks for hauling construction materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and personnel
Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
Operation of spray equipment and hand tools to destroy unwanted weeds and brush on the levee right of way
Perform other duties related to levee and equipment maintenance as assigned by foreman
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To :
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 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:
Kristy Jewell
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
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...
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
This listing closes on 8/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Employer
State of Louisiana
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Fordoche, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
211988
Department
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
Opening Date
08/19/2025
Closing Date
8/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
About this Job
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide riverine flood protection for an 8-parish district on the Atchafalaya and Mississippi River levees.
About this position
Our goal as an agency is to provide flood control to the 8 parishes in our district. Your role is to maintain equipment and work to prepare the levees for high water events and annual levee inspections.
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 and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, you will:
Operate wheel-type tractors (medium weight equipment) and mowers to mow grass on levee and battures
Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs maintenance necessary to keep equipment in good working order
Operate chain saws and hand tools to clear right of ways and debris
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor
As a Mobile Equipment Operator 2, you will:
Operates medium and heavy wheel type of tractors (90 horsepower) and 15' mowers to mow grass on levee and battures
Operates light trucks for hauling construction materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and personnel
Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
Operation of spray equipment and hand tools to destroy unwanted weeds and brush on the levee right of way
Perform other duties related to levee and equipment maintenance as assigned by foreman
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To :
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 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:
Kristy Jewell
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
...
...
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Job ID: 490099236
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025
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