OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide riverine flood protection for an 8-parish district on the Atchafalaya and Mississippi River levees.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Our goal as an agency is to provide flood control to the 8 parishes in our district. Your role is to maintain equipment and work to prepare the levees for high water events and annual levee inspections. No experience or training is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties:
As a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, you will:
• Operate wheel-type tractors (medium weight equipment) and mowers to mow grass on levees and battures
• Make minor repairs to equipment and perform maintenance necessary to keep equipment in good working order
• Operate chain saws and hand tools to clear rights-of-way and debris
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor
As a Mobile Equipment Operator 2, you will: • Operate medium and heavy wheel-type tractors (90 horsepower) and 15' mowers to mow grass on levee and batters
• Operate light trucks for hauling construction materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and personnel
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
• Operation of spray equipment and hand tools to destroy unwanted weeds and brush on the levee right of way
• Perform other duties related to levee and equipment maintenance as assigned by foreman
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Appointment - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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 further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kristy Jewell
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
kjewell@abldla.com
(225) 387-2249