Mobile Equipment Operator 1- Heavy

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20251215145558_sralogo-1.png" style="width: 345px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><div style="text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong>The mission of the Sabine River Authority is to enhance the lives of every resident of Toledo Bend by working together with all stakeholders to provide a better quality of life and a healthy atmosphere for growth and development….in three words, “Progress thru Unity”.</strong></span></div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.</span><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt">The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found<a target="_blank" href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=102860">&nbsp;<u>here</u></a>.</p><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt"><u>Job Duties: &nbsp;</u></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><p style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 10pt"><span style="color: inherit">Operates heavy equipment. Uses the backhoe to dig up broken sewers, broken pavements, water lines, and culverts</span><span style="color: inherit">.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 10pt"><span style="color: inherit">Loads dump trucks and sets posts</span><span style="color: inherit">.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">Provides labor&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">and&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">operates various pieces of&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">small equipment such&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">as&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">pumps,&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">sprayers, compressors, and generators in maintenance tasks of the levee system</span><span style="color: inherit">. These tasks include spraying herbicide along cross fencing, building and repairing fencing (wire</span><span style="color: inherit">), removing</span><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;debris from the rights of way, repairing and&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">constructing irrigation gates</span><span style="color: inherit">, repairing&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">and&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">constructing buildings,&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">and&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">felling and clearing trees.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: inherit">uses the&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">dozer to backfill ditches, grade roads, grade parking lots, grade areas for buildings</span><span style="color: inherit">, push down trees, and to clear areas.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">Operates an International 4900 series dump truck with an equipment trailer<span style="color: inherit">.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Uses the dump truck to haul dirt, gravel, and sand</span><span style="color: inherit">.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Pulls flatbed trailers to move equipment, tools, etc.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt"><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>Appointment Type:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Probational</p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday</p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>Compensation:<em>&nbsp;</em></strong> The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0">Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt"><u>How To Apply:</u></p><p style="margin: 0">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.</p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>*</strong> Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). <strong>&nbsp;</strong>Resumes <u>will not</u> be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="margin: 5pt 0 10pt"><u>Contact Information:</u></p><p style="margin: 0">For further information about this vacancy contact:</p>Susie Wright<br>Sabine River Authority<br>318-256-4112