Equipment Operator 1 - LFO

OPENING DATE:          Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CLOSING DATE:           5:00 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2024 

SALARY RANGE:         $14.82 - $28.48 per hour at 40 hours per week

JOB TYPE:                      Full-time, Classified

DEPARTMENT:             Department of Public Works

LOCATION:                   Lockport Field Office

Nature of Job: Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operates basic types of the rubber-tired gasoline/diesel powered industrial trucks (under 26,000 GVW) and off-road heavy equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parish infrastructure including its lights, streets, sewer, and storm drainage systems.

Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least six (6) months related experience and/or training

Substitution 1: Two (2) years related experience and/or training

Substitution 2: Equivalent combination of education and training in the operation and maintenance of basic heavy industrial equipment, including working knowledge of the operational hazards and associated safety precautions in the utilization of heavy equipment

*Basic knowledge in general contracting/constructing procedures and methods required.  Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment  offer  is  extended  for  a  position,  an  applicant  will  have thirty  (30)  days  to  obtain  the  required Louisiana license.  Failure to  obtain  a  Louisiana driver’s  license may  disqualify an  applicant from  permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

*Proof of all certifications must be provided.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant.  Resumes  received  without  applications  and/or applications  received  after  the  deadline  will  not  be considered. Original application must be submitted in a  sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.” For more information or to apply for this position, please select Apply now 

Applications are also available at the following locations: (Our offices are closed on Fridays)

Thibodaux Government Complex - 402 Green Street

Mathews Government Complex - 4876 Highway 1

P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302  |  Fax: (985) 446-8429