Mobile Equipment Operator Light

Marrero, LA, LA, US Until 9/24/2026 First posted July 26, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260617145200_SLFPA-WEST .png" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><strong><u>OUR MISSION</u></strong><br>TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED.<br><br><strong><u>OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE</u></strong><br>This position provides physical effort to accomplish a variety of manual tasks and skilled light equipment operation.<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260617145626_SLFPA-WEST.jpg" style="width: 368px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">No experience or training is required.</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 href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=102910" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u>Job Duties</u></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt">Operates motorized equipment, including zero-turning-radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, line trimmers, and other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt">Operates small handheld power equipment such as pole saws, chainsaws, and blowers.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment. &nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">Assists Foreman A in ensuring minor repairs are performed, and routine user maintenance is completed as scheduled and/or required.</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites. &nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">Performs labor duties during off-season and inclement weather days by cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, and using mowers and weed trimmers. &nbsp;</p></li><li><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment. &nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Appointment Type:&nbsp;</strong>Probational - up to 24 months<br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Career Progression:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.</span><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Compensation:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Louisiana is a State As model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u>How To Apply:</u></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><strong>No Civil Service test score or assessment&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">To apply for this vacancy, click on the<strong>&nbsp;“Apply”</strong> 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.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">*</span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Resumes <strong>WILL NOT</strong> be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">*</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><strong><u>For further information about this vacancy contact:</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Matthew Edwards&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">[email protected] &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">(504) 340-0318 &nbsp;</p>
About this role

Summary

Operates equipment, performs manual tasks, supports flood protection operations without experience required.

Job title

Mobile Equipment Operator Light

Experience level

none

Industry

public service

Location requirements

Marrero, LA; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

None specified

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

equipment operationmanual labormaintenancetroubleshootingphysical labor
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Marrero, LA 70072, USA

On-site City