Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy (Career Fair)
Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy (Career Fair)
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About this Job
- THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDESS ONLY
THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON OCTOBER 15 2025.
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 this 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. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Operates heavy motorized equipment including but not limited to: dozers tandem and bobtail dump trucks loaders skid-steers backhoes water trucks street sweepers excavators and other specialized equipment to support a variety of operations under the jurisdiction of the SLFPAE.
Assists in grass cutting activities when needed or conditions warrant by picking up trash cutting weeds and brush and operating tractors equipped for grass cutting on property owned or maintained by the SLFPAE. Assists other personnel within the SLFPAE with floodgate valves and relief wells operation and maintenance.
Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment prior to beginning work. Reports to supervisor any required repairs needed on equipment.
Trains less skilled employees in operation and care of equipment. -Cleans equipment as scheduled and/or required.
Assists in performing minor repairs or preventative maintenance on equipment.
Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures in operating daily assigned equipment
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational
Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
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-Es 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 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 assessmentis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on theApplylink 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.
*ResumesWILL NOTbe 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 Cook
SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East
Employment Type
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