Calcasieu Parish, LA-posted 26 days ago
$16 - $22/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Lake Charles, LA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
  • Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.
  • Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
  • 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
  • Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
  • A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
  • Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
  • Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
  • 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
  • (337) 478-0808
  • [email protected]
  • 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
  • (337) 564-6997
  • www.fixmyphone.com
  • 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.
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