EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV - SKYWORKER (2374)

LED FastStart • Gretna, LA

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About The Position

Jefferson Parish is filling one current West Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Parkways. The employment list may also be used for future vacancies in East and West Jefferson across various departments. The position operates a Sky Worker Bucket Truck safely and efficiently, primarily to trim and cut down trees, and performs minor maintenance and servicing of assigned equipment according to established safety programs, work standards, and procedures. The operator must be capable of working independently.

The operator inspects and maintains the assigned equipment, including tire inflation, oil levels, leaks, radiator coolant, lights and signal devices, windows, lamp lenses, mirrors, and windshield wipers. The role may also require operating equipment assigned to lower-level Equipment Operators and other equipment assigned to Equipment Operator IV, as directed by the department. Related work is performed as required.

This is an essential emergency-duty position. The employee may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. The current vacancy requires a valid Louisiana Class B CDL; future vacancies may require a valid Louisiana Class A CDL, depending on assigned vehicles.

Requirements

• Possess a current Louisiana Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. A valid Class B or higher CDL from another state is acceptable initially, but the appropriate Louisiana CDL must be obtained within 10 days after an offer of employment.
• Meet at least one of the following: verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Sky Worker Bucket Truck; completion of an approved Sky Worker Bucket Truck operator training course; or certification by an appointing authority that the applicant has been adequately trained to operate a Sky Worker Bucket Truck.
• The current vacancy requires a valid Louisiana Class B CDL. Some future vacancies may require a valid Louisiana Class A CDL, depending on assigned vehicles.
• Submit copies of licenses and certificates awarded for completion of training with the application.
• Be capable of operating equipment independently.
• Be available for essential emergency duty and may not be relieved of duty during a recommended voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a Sky Worker Bucket Truck, primarily to trim and cut down trees.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing of assigned equipment in accordance with safety programs, work standards, and procedures.
• Independently inspect and maintain equipment, including checking tire inflation, oil levels, leaks, radiator coolant, lights and signal devices, windows, lamp lenses, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
• Operate equipment assigned to lower-level Equipment Operators and other Equipment Operator IV equipment when required by the department.
• Perform related work as required.
• Remain on duty during voluntary or mandatory evacuations when directed under the Parish's emergency-duty requirements.

What This Job Offers

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