State Of Louisiana Marrero , LA 70073
Posted 6 days ago
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STARTING RATE IS $13.11/HR
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Matthew Edwards
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority
medwards@slfpaw.org
humanresources@slfpaw.org
(504) 371-6855
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To operate light mobile equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from a Foreman or other supervisor or administrator or higher level maintenance personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
May exercise leadworker responsibility over laborers or other lower graded personnel.
Location of Work:
May be used by all agencies, statewide.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from laboring classes by the requirement to operate light mobile equipment and/or vehicles as a primary, regular, and recurring duty.
Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 1 by the restriction to primary operation of lighter mobile equipment.
Examples of Work
Equipment Operation
Operates motorized equipment, including scag zero turning radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, weed trimmers, other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority, etc.
Operates small handheld power equipment such as pole saws, chainsaws, etc.
Operates portable concrete mixer and assists in concrete repairs, as necessary.
Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites.
Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading and unloading materials, supplies and equipment.
Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment prior to beginning work.
Reports to supervisor any required repairs needed on equipment.
Reports to supervisor any noted damage to levee system such as ruts and depressions, erosion, slope failure, animal burrowing, seepages, etc.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Equipment Maintenance
Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, lubricating and fueling equipment, etc.
Assists in performing scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment as required, including fluid and filter changes, parts lubrication, etc.
Assists in performing scheduled winterizing of equipment as required, including washing, painting, etc.
Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures on a daily basis when operating assigned equipment.
Performs inspections and maintenance on flood control structures within Authority jurisdiction.
Assists Foreman A in ensuring minor repairs are performed and routine user maintenance is completed as scheduled and/or required.
Cleans equipment as scheduled and/or required.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Emergency Response and Other Duties
Acts as lead worker on crews as required.
Performs labor duties during off-season and inclement days by cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, using mowers and weed trimmers, making sandbags, etc.
Reports to work during emergency events as needed and remains on site until emergency has subsided. Maintains on site preparations in order to be available on call as emergency conditions require.
Performs emergency response activities as outlined in the Emergency Operations manual. • Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
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