Mobile Equipment Operator - Light

Salary : $2,272.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 216826
Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date: 01/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


About this Job
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
About this position:
Responsible for operating a tractor and related equipment to cut and maintain grass along the levees and flood protection structures on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, which consists of Orleans, St. Bernard, and Jefferson Parishes. This ensures safe and effective vegetation control to support flood risk management, visibility, and accessibility of levee systems.

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 and Other Information
Job Duties:


The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Levee Foreman A, Levee Foreman B, Levee Foreman C, Maintenance Superintendent, Operations and Maintenance Coordinator or the Maintenance Regional Director.

The incumbent in this position performs a physical effort to accomplish a variety of tasks in the Maintenance Department of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) under the supervision of a Levee Foreman A, or higher authoritative supervision, as follows:

• Cutting and trimming grass within the Flood Protection Authority Right of way, including, but not limited to, floodwalls, poles, dead-end streets, and trees. The incumbent will be required to use gas/diesel powered tools and cutting equipment. The incumbent will operate one or more of the following types of equipment as a primary, regular, and recurring function of the job, including but not limited to, weed eaters, pole saws, chainsaws, lawnmowers, edgers, loppers, hand pruners, and self-propelled cutting equipment.
• Cuts grass with self-propelled equipment.
• Removes trash and debris from the SLFPA-E Right of Way. Operate all vehicles and equipment required by your position properly and safely. Secure and trailer self-propelled equipment/mowers to jobsites properly and safely.
• Performs miscellaneous labor duties such as cleaning of Maintenance yard. Washing vehicles, trimming trees, graffiti removal, and sand bagging where problems develop.

Appointment Type: Probational

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 a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.


How To Apply:
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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Monique Cook
SELA Flood Protection Authority-East
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