Mobile Equipment Operator 1- Heavy

Posting number: 223926

Department: Sabine River Authority

Job classification: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1--HEAVY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Trades, Transportation, Construction Trades

Summary
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”. Examples of dutiesTwo years of experience in mobile equipment operations. Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:  

• Operates heavy equipment. Uses the backhoe to dig up broken sewers, broken pavements, water lines, and culverts.

• Loads dump trucks and sets posts. Provides labor and operates various pieces of small equipment such as pumps, sprayers, compressors, and generators in maintenance tasks of the levee system. These tasks include spraying herbicide along cross fencing, building and repairing fencing (wire), removing debris from the rights of way, repairing and constructing irrigation gates, repairing and constructing buildings, and felling and clearing trees.

• uses the dozer to backfill ditches, grade roads, grade parking lots, grade areas for buildings, push down trees, and to clear areas.

• Operates an International 4900 series dump truck with an equipment trailer.

• Uses the dump truck to haul dirt, gravel, and sand.

• Pulls flatbed trailers to move equipment, tools, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:   Probational

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday

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

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

 

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Susie Wright
Sabine River Authority
318-256-4112