LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SIDE MOWER

Salary: $15.62 Hourly

Location : Public Works West, LA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00105

Department: Engineering and Public Works

Division: West Vegetation Control

Opening Date: 06/30/2025

Closing Date: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

Summary

This is the first of two levels in the Equipment Operations-Light series.

Incumbents operate and maintain vehicles and equipment which may require a Commercial Driver's License to operate. Responsibilities may include driving or operating vehicles and equipment listed below or other similarly categorized equipment normally utilized in operations; inspecting vehicles and equipment for safety issues; performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance; loading and unloading materials; and performing related manual labor.

Fork Lift Truck

Bobtail Dump Truck (or smaller hauling truck)

Tractor with attachments

Hydro Mulcher

Skid Steer

Rear Mower

Side Mower

Hydraulic/Steelwheel Roller

Examples of Duties

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates a variety of general, small, and simple equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance, and repair work to streets, landscaped areas, and/or other related areas, which may include any of the equipment listed above and/or other related equipment.

Operates a variety of general, small, and simple equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance, and repair work to streets, landscaped areas, and/or other related areas, which may include any of the equipment listed above and/or other related equipment.

Transports equipment and/or materials to designated job site(s).

Inspects, maintains, and performs basic repairs to equipment.

Operates a variety of small motorized and/or hand tools to perform manual labor activities.

Performs a variety of duties requiring manual labor including loading and unloading shipments, flagging traffic, assembling structures, picking up debris, and/or other related duties.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Responsible for directing the work zone or other traffic control setups on job sites in accordance with MUTCD or other generally accepted standards.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma (G.E.D.) and one year of proficiency in the use and operation of qualifying equipment designated by the department; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must hold recognized training certification and be able to safely operate one or more piece of qualifying equipment.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver's License as per State law or Department requirement.

Public Works or other recognized Training Certification on Qualifying Equipment.

Some positions may require a CDL (class to be determined by equipment assignment)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

Applicable tools and light equipment;

Manual labor practices;

Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices;

Occupational hazards and safety precautions;

Safe driving practices;

Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and rules.

MUTCD Safe Work Zone Setup

SKILLS

Operating motor vehicles and applicable equipment;

Performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment;

Conducting vehicle inspections and recognizing defects;

Performing manual labor;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, travel, and environmental hazards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.

The employee may be frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, depending on the type of equipment assigned.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

UNIFORM

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

WORK SCHEDULES

Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:

Part-time

Full-time

Temporary

Rotating shifts

12-hour shifts

4/10s

9/80s

5/8s

VACATION

Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS

Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

HOLIDAYS

Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:

New Year's Eve

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mardi Gras Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

July 4th

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day & Friday after

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

One (1) Personal Day

RETIREMENT

Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP

Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM

The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.

ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC

Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Life and AD & D

Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.

VISION

A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

MAJOR MEDICAL

Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.

DISCOUNTS

Dell Computers

Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.

Verizon Wireless

Offers employee discounts for wireless service.

Sprint

Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.

AT&T

Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.

My Phone MD

630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C

Lake Charles

Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.

Fix My Phone

3467 Nelson Road

Lake Charles

Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Yes

No

02

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Yes

No

03

Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?

Yes

No

Required Question