Job Details

Salary: $16.19 Hourly

Location : Lake Charles, LA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-00052

Department: Engineering and Public Works

Division: East Vegetation Control

Opening Date: 03/12/2024

Closing Date: 6/12/2024 11:59 PM Central

Summary

This is the first of two levels in the Medium Equipment Operations 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.

• Crack Sealer (Trailer Mounted)
• Mini Excavator
• Boom Mower
• Tandem Dump Truck
• Backhoe
• Front End Loader
• Winch Truck / Medium Low Boy
• Push Type Shoulder Spreader
• Flush Rig (Small)

Examples of Duties

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Operates a variety of 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 setup on job sites in accordance with MUTCD or other generally accepted standards.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 pieces of qualifying equipment.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
• Some positions may require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class to be determined by equipment assignment.
• Public Works or other recognized Training Certification on Qualifying Equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

• 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

SKILLS

• 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.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, travel, and environmental hazards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The employee may be frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, depending on the type of equipment assigned.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

UNIFORM
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:

• Part-time
• Full-time
• Temporary
• Rotating shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 4/10s
• 9/80s
• 5/8s

VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

HOLIDAYS
Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:

• 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

RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
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.

ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
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.

LIFE INSURANCE
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.

VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.

DISCOUNTS
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) ###-####
...@myphonemd.net
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) ###-####
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.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question