Mobile Equipment Operator 1

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Our agency's vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

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This job posting will be used to fill two vacancies.

The Mobile Equipment Operator 1 position is located in Hammond, Louisiana, though travel throughout the FPHSA service area will be required.

The service area includes the following five parishes:

Livingston, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, St. Tammany, and Washington.

This position will be responsible for driving our mobile unit to outreach clinics and other special events, as needed. A valid, unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving history is required.

Please see the Examples of Work below for additional information for this position.

This position is for a part-time WAE (When Actually Employed) position only and is not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period.

Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant's level of experience. Below is a list of the pay range for the position:

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - $16.06/hour minimum - $28.90/hour maximum

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

No Civil Service test score 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 additional information about this vacancy contact:

Emily Barthelemy, HR Analyst

FPHSA/Human Resources

 835 Pride Drive, Suite B

Hammond, Louisiana 70401

 985-543-4333 ext. 1220

emily.barthelemy@fphsa.org

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

NOTE:

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or commercial driver's license.

Function of Work:

To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from a foreman or other higher level maintenance, supervisory, or administrative personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise functional over lower graded equipment operators or laboring personnel.

The Mobile Unit (MU) Driver is responsible for driving and maintaining the mobile medical unit and assuring all of its systems, equipment, and supplies are in good working order for use as a mobile medical, behavioral health, and/or outreach unit. The Driver will transport the MU to various locations on schedule as required.

There are no set hours for this position, but most work hours will fall between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on weekdays. There may be special events during evening hours or on weekends in which the MU Driver may be needed. The Driver will assist with setup for events including clinics, outreach events, or any other type of event the agency deems necessary.

Depending on the event, the driver may be asked to assist with registration and/or intake of individuals or clients and management of the clinic flow. The MU Driver will sweep the MU interior and use disinfecting wipes on cabinet handles, surfaces, and doors each day as well as clean the exterior of the unit and maintain the Dry Flush Toilet as needed.