EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - BACKHOE (2373)

LED FastStart • Gretna, LA

6d

About The Position

Jefferson Parish is supplementing its existing employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate and maintain a backhoe and other assigned equipment in accordance with established safety programs, work standards, and procedures.

In addition to operating the backhoe, the operator inspects and maintains the equipment, including checking tire inflation, crankcase oil levels, leaks, radiator coolant, lights and signal devices, and windshield wipers, and ensuring that glass, lamp lenses, and mirrors are clear and clean. The operator loads and unloads the backhoe onto a trailer for transportation and may perform laboring work, with or without hand tools, when not operating equipment. Other related work may be required.

Depending on the other vehicles assigned, operators may need a valid Louisiana Standard (Class E), Chauffeur's (Class D), or Commercial (Class A, B, or C) driver's license. Jefferson Parish civil service employees must have current certification of successful completion of the Jefferson Parish Backhoe Safety Training Program. Other candidates must have verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a backhoe or have completed an approved backhoe operating training course. Copies of applicable licenses and training certificates should be submitted with the application.

Requirements

• Current Jefferson Parish civil service employees must possess current certification of successful completion of the Jefferson Parish Backhoe Safety Training Program.
• All other candidates must have either verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a backhoe or completion of an approved backhoe operating training course.
• Depending on the other vehicles assigned, a valid Louisiana Standard (Class E), Chauffeur's (Class D), or Commercial (Class A, B, or C) driver's license may be required.
• Copies of applicable licenses and certificates awarded for completion of training should be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate and maintain a backhoe and other assigned equipment according to established safety programs, work standards, and procedures.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, including checking tire inflation, crankcase oil levels, leaks, radiator coolant, lights and signal devices, clear and clean glass, lamp lenses and mirrors, and functioning windshield wipers.
• Load and unload the backhoe onto a trailer for transportation.
• Perform laboring work, with or without hand tools, when not operating equipment.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed