Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy

Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy

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Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy

Salary

$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

222376

Department

SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

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• Benefits

About this Job

OUR MISSION

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.

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, Eastbank of Orleans Parish, and the Eastbank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.

OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE

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

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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:

• Operates heavy motorized equipment including, but not limited to: dozers, tandem and bobtail dump trucks, loaders skid-steers, backhoes, water trucks, street sweepers, excavators, and other specialized equipment to support a variety of operations under the jurisdiction of the SLFPAE.

• Filling of new sandbags as required and handling of sandbags as required. Performs any and all other related duties as needed or assigned by other higher-ranking supervisors, directors or administrative personnel.

• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment prior to beginning work. Reports to supervisor any required repairs needed on equipment.

• Trains less skilled employees in operation and care of equipment.

• Cleans equipment as scheduled and/or required.

• Assists in performing minor repairs or preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures in operating daily assigned equipment.

• Reports to supervisor any adverse or potentially adverse conditions to levees.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualification 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:

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.

• ResumesWILL NOTbe 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:

Monique M. Cook

SE LA Flood Protection Authority-East

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

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

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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

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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