Mobile Equipment Operator

Overview

THE FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE DISTRICT'S primary purpose is maintaining levees along the Mississippi River. The district includes portions of East Carroll, Madison, Tensas and Concordia Parishes. The total length of the levee system is 355 miles, including 213.8 miles of mainline levee, 93.1 miles of Red River backwater levee, 14.9 miles of back line levees, and approximately 6.3 miles of spur levees.

The Mississippi River Levee and Berm system within the Fifth Louisiana Levee District is the largest in the state in total surface acres to maintain.

Role Overview

The Mobile Equipment Operator 2 performs skilled operation of mobile and farm equipment in support of levee construction, maintenance, inspection, and flood-control operations. This role carries a higher level of experience and responsibility, requiring independent judgment and consistent adherence to safety and operational standards while supporting the Louisiana Levee District’s mission.

• Proficient operation of mobile and farm equipment used in levee and maintenance activities
• Strong knowledge of safety practices, equipment care, and routine maintenance
• Ability to follow work plans, understand instructions, and make sound decisions in the field
• Dependability, teamwork, and effective communication with supervisors and crew members
• Flexibility to work outdoors in varying conditions and respond during emergency or high-water events

One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Operates field tractor with bushhog mower on levee
• Maintains tractor mileage
• Maintains and minor repairs to tractor for maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in good working order

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months.

Career Progression Group: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete *

Georgia King

Fifth Louisiana Levee District