EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - MEDIUM EXCAVATOR (2373)

Salary : $36,474.00 Annually
Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2373ME-08R
Department: Sewerage - West Bank 3852
Division: Collection Lines 3852-120
Opening Date: 03/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work
The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate a Medium Excavator (at least 40 hp & under 101 hp), and to perform minor maintenance and servicing of the assigned equipment in accordance to existing safety programs, work standards, and procedures. The operator will be required to inspect and maintain the equipment's tire inflation; oil levels; leaks (oil, fuel, water, etc.); coolant in radiator; lights and signal devices; clear and clean windows, lamp lenses, mirrors; and functioning windshield wipers. May also be required to operate all equipment assigned to lower level Equipment Operators, as well as all equipment assigned to the level of Equipment Operator III, as assigned by the department. Depending on the assigned vehicles, Equipment Operator III's may be required to possess a valid Louisiana Standard (Class E), Chauffeur's (Class D), or Commercial (Classes A, B, C) Driver's License in order to perform the tasks associated with the position. Performs related work as required. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.
The current vacancy requires driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a Class A license, thus possession of a valid Class A driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Meets ONE of the following three options:
1) Current employment with Jefferson Parish; plus, completion of the Medium/Large Excavator Safety Training Program or certification by an Appointing Authority that the applicant has been adequately trained to operate a Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp).
2) Verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp).
3) Completion of an approved training course in operating a Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp).
NOTE: Copies of licenses and certificates awarded for completion of training should be submitted with the application.

Kind of Examination


(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)


Non-Competitive - All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Medium Excavator - Equipment Operator III and have their names forwarded to appointing authority when vacancies arise.

JOB POSTING NO. 2373ME-08R
DATE: 05/29/15
AMENDED: 03/11/22
RE-OPENED: 03/13/26


Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01


The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02


Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.

• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

03


Have you successfully completed the Jefferson Parish Medium/Large Excavator Safety Training Program?

• Yes
• No

04


Can an Appointing Authority from Jefferson Parish certify that you have been adequately trained to operate a Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp)?

• Yes
• No

05


Please list the name of the Appointing Authority and the Jefferson Parish Department they work in.
06


How many years of verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp) do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07


Describe your experience operating a Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp). Please be sure to include when and where the experience was gained and the job duties performed.
08


Have you completed a training course(s) in the operation of a Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp)?

• Yes
• No

09


Please indicate the following regarding each of your Medium (or Large) Excavator (at least 40 hp) training course(s):a) Name of the training course(s)b) Date of Completion of the course(s)c) Name of Organization which provided the course(s)
Required Question