Equipment Operator II

St. James Parish Government • Convent, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

St. James Parish Government is hiring for Equipment Operator II in the Road, Bridge & Drainage Division under the Operations Department. JOB FUNCTION: Drives or operates gasoline or diesel-powered equipment characterized as moderately complex; trucks, tractors, backhoes, dozer, road graders, or other equipment in order to maintain parish property, servitude, rights-of-way; and to repair roads and other facilities. The distinction between an Equipment Operator I and this position concerns the use of more complicated equipment and skill required. This position is classified as essential during declared emergencies or natural disasters. This is a nonexempt position, forty hours per week. This position is Safety Sensitive and subject to random drug testing as per the St. James Parish Government Employee Handbook. Individuals in this class can complete the majority of their projects/assignments with a minimum amount of supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Includes any combination of the following illustrative examples of duties and responsibilities including but not limited to: - Performs maintenance to equipment such as checking fuel, oil and, other lubricant levels; performs necessary emergency repairs; observes indicators to check for proper function of machinery and stops operation when indicated; reports major mechanical problem for repair - Maintains logs for mileage, fuel consumption, materials transported in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations - Drives or operates small and large dump trucks, tandem trucks, side-arm/boom mower tractors, bush-hogs or related grass cutting equipment, to maintain parish property, servitude, and rights-of-way - Operates grader or dozer to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures, such as highways, streets, and temporary roads - Operates power-driven machines, equipped with movable shovel, to excavate or move dirt, rock, sand, and other material - Maintains equipment by washing and cleaning - Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or ability required. St. James Parish Government is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) and 3 years experience and/or training.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a class B designation and have an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of the operating procedures and maintenance of equipment operated
• General knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations in equipment operation
• Working knowledge of traffic laws and regulations related to equipment operated
• Ability to clean and assist in minor maintenance and repair of equipment operated
• Ability to perform physical labor required of the position
• Ability to identify operating problems of equipment assigned

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance to equipment such as checking fuel, oil and, other lubricant levels; performs necessary emergency repairs; observes indicators to check for proper function of machinery and stops operation when indicated; reports major mechanical problem for repair
• Maintains logs for mileage, fuel consumption, materials transported in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Drives or operates small and large dump trucks, tandem trucks, side-arm/boom mower tractors, bush-hogs or related grass cutting equipment, to maintain parish property, servitude, and rights-of-way
• Operates grader or dozer to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures, such as highways, streets, and temporary roads
• Operates power-driven machines, equipped with movable shovel, to excavate or move dirt, rock, sand, and other material
• Maintains equipment by washing and cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED