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OUR MISSION TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED. ABOUT THIS JOB OUR MISSION TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE This position provides physical effort to accomplish a variety of manual tasks and skilled light equipment operation. 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 Job Duties and Other Information Operates motorized equipment, including zero-turning-radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, line trimmers, and other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority. Operates small handheld power equipment such as pole saws, chainsaws, and blowers. Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment. Assists Foreman A in ensuring minor repairs are performed, and routine user maintenance is completed as scheduled and/or required. Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites. Performs labor duties during off-season and inclement weather days by cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, and using mowers and weed trimmers. Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment. POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months Career Progression: 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 model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT Matthew Edwards Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others Do you have a valid drivers license ? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr