Tow Truck Operator; Class Code 1914

overview

this is semi-skilled work operating automotive equipment with responsibility for towing functions for the parking, towing and abandoned vehicles unit of the department of public works. Work includes storing and securing crime scene vehicles and may involve hazardous situations when removing and impounding vehicles. Work may also include light or heavy physical labor when not operating equipment; and related work as required.

a valid class d (or higher) louisiana driver's license.

applicants must have a good driving record for the last eighteen (18) months. Applicants who have outstanding traffic or parking violations, or one or more “driving while intoxicated violations” within the last eighteen (18) months will not be eligible for employment in this classification.

applicants may be hired pending the results of a traffic‑violations check, but any applicant so hired and later found to be in violation of these requirements shall be dismissed during the probationary period.

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify the driver’s license claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

a written exam weighted 100%.

this is an original entrance examination.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at (504) 658‑3516 or tty/voice at (504) 586‑4475 or (504) 658‑4020.

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full‑time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

We encourage you to apply and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified. Paper applications must be submitted on the official application form and must be received in the department of city civil service, 1340 poydras street, suite 900, new orleans, louisiana, before the close of business on the final filing date.

the department of city civil service cannot be responsible for…