Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Heavy (Career Fair)

Career Fair Attendess

This posting is intended for career fair attendees only. This posting is currently being used for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Career Fair on October 15, 2025. Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational, and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction. Responsible for operating a tractor and related equipment to cut and maintain grass along the levees and flood protection structures on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, which consists of Orleans, St. Bernard, and Jefferson Parishes. This ensures safe and effective vegetation control to support flood risk management, visibility, and accessibility of levee systems.

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

Job Duties :

• Operates heavy motorized equipment including, but not limited to : dozers, tandem and bobtail dump trucks, loaders skid-steers, backhoes, water trucks, street sweepers, excavators, and other specialized equipment to support a variety of operations under the jurisdiction of the SLFPAE.
• Assists in grass cutting activities when needed or conditions warrant by picking up trash, cutting weeds and brush, and operating tractors equipped for grass cutting on property owned or maintained by the SLFPAE. Assists other personnel within the SLFPAE with floodgate, valves, and relief wells operation and maintenance.
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment prior to beginning work. Reports to supervisor any required repairs needed on equipment.
• Trains less skilled employees in operation and care of equipment. Cleans equipment as scheduled and / or required.
• Assists in performing minor repairs or preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures in operating daily assigned equipment.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Probational Career Progression : This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualification and experience. NOTE : The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane / Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact : Monique Cook SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East (504)286-3153.