Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Heavy

OUR MISSION At the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee & Drainage District, our mission is to maintain the integrity of the Westbank of the Mississippi Levee System consist of 63 miles from Donaldsonville to St. Charles Parish and maintain over 30 miles of flood protection in St. Charles Parish.

** Promotional Only: This position is only eligible to current, permanent employees of Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee & Drainage District**

About this position

Mobile Equipment Operator 1- Heavy are hauling heavy equipment to destinations and using equipment like bulldozers, excavators and tractors to work on and along levees and drainage channels. This incumbent will work under the supervision of Levee Foreman.

The key competencies needed to succeed in this role are the following:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Working Safely: The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

This position main responsibilities are to operate bulldozers, angel dozers, front end loader, and/or backhoes. Operates excavator or track hoe, grad all - graders, tractor trailer. May be required to operate any equipment enumerated for lower graded equipment operators when necessary to accomplish work objective. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks and make minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional

Career Progression Group: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

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

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:

Sara Long

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee & Drainage District

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