Mobile Equipment Operator 1-2 (CPG)

State of Louisiana • Fordoche, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District's mission is to provide riverine flood protection for an 8-parish district on the Atchafalaya and Mississippi River levees. The goal of the agency is to provide flood control to the 8 parishes in its district. This role is responsible for maintaining equipment and preparing levees for high water events and annual levee inspections.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel-type tractors (medium weight equipment) and mowers to mow grass on levees and battures.
• Make minor repairs to equipment and perform maintenance necessary to keep equipment in good working order.
• Operate chain saws and hand tools to clear rights-of-way and debris.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Operate medium and heavy wheel-type tractors (90 horsepower) and 15' mowers to mow grass on levee and batters.
• Operate light trucks for hauling construction materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and personnel.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Operation of spray equipment and hand tools to destroy unwanted weeds and brush on the levee right of way.
• Perform other duties related to levee and equipment maintenance as assigned by foreman.

What This Job Offers

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