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Job Location:
Kenner, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2272 - 4089
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- 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
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:
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Levee Foreman A Levee Foreman B Levee Foreman C Maintenance Superintendent Operations and Maintenance Coordinator or the Maintenance Regional Director.
The incumbent in this position performs a physical effort to accomplish a variety of tasks in the Maintenance Department of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) under the supervision of a Levee Foreman A or higher authoritative supervision as follows:
- Cutting and trimming grass within the Flood Protection Authority right-of-way including but not limited to floodwalls poles dead-end streets and trees.
- The incumbent will be required to use gas- or diesel-powered tools and cutting equipment.
- The incumbent will 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 edgers loppers 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: Probational
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:
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.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Monique Cook
SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
