light equipment operator

City of Shreveport • Shreveport Barksdale Highway, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating various types of vehicles and powered machinery, assisting city crews with physical labor, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and traveling locally to job sites. The role requires the ability to work independently or with a team and may involve exposure to various environmental conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks.
• Possess a Class "A," B,." or "D" LA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drives and/or operates automobiles, six-eight passenger van, bus, etc.
• Drives and/or operates powered machinery such as: tractors, pickups, carryalls, asphalt burners, laydown machines, flat beds, tar pots, chippers, spreaders, trailers, compressors, yard equipment, street flusher, dump truck (up to five yards), and/or mud jacks.
• May be assigned to work alone or with laborers.
• May assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assists City crews with physical work activities, which may include cutting grass, pulling or pushing things, objects, materials, tools and etc., excavating and moving earth and other materials; spraying and flushing streets.
• Services (gas, oil, water, clean, grease and etc.) and perform minor maintenance on assigned vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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