Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy
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Job Location:
Tallulah, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3649 - 6566
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
OUR MISSION The Fifth Louisiana Levee Districts primary purpose is maintaining levees along the Mississippi River. The district includes portions of East Carroll Madison Tensas and Concordia Parishes. The total length of the levee system is 355 miles 213.8 miles of mainline levee and 93.1 miles of Red River backwater levee 14.9 miles of back line levees and Approximately 6.3 miles of spur levees. The height and width of the Mississippi River Levee and Berm system withing the Fifth Louisiana Levee District make It the largest Levee District in the state in total number of surface acres to maintain. ROLE OVERVIEW Responsible for operating and maintaining heavy construction and earth-moving equipment to support levee construction inspection repair and flood-control operations. This role plays a hands-on part in protecting communities and infrastructure by ensuring levee systems remain safe functional and resilient. Key Competencies for Success: Proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers excavators loaders and graders Strong understanding of safety procedures equipment maintenance and job-site protocols Ability to work effectively outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions Dependability attention to detail and teamwork in a mission-critical environment Willingness to respond during emergency or high-water events when needed
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:
Operating one or more types of equipment bulldozers front end loaders backhoes road graders and tractors with bushhogs along slope of levee
Makes minor repairs and maintenance to equipment
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational - up to 24 months.
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.
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 tobe considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Applylink 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 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:
Georgia King
Fifth Louisiana Levee District
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