Vehicle Operator II

one current vacancy. Announcement will remain open until filled. 40 hours per week position

under general supervision, performs skilled work in the proper operation of motorized maintenance equipment used in the maintenance of assigned areas of the department. Work involves driving a truck; hauling away trees that were cut down; flushing out drains; cleaning out debris; and hauling asphalt. Reports to the superintendent or assigned foreman.

• performs general grounds keeping and drain maintenance such as cutting grass, weed eating, etc.
• cleans and rebuilds drains.
• repairs potholes on streets.
• picks up trash.
• assists building maintenance and recreation with holiday decorations.
• performs light maintenance on trucks and small engine repairs on vehicles.
• moves furniture.
• follows safety guidelines and wears related safety equipment.
• receives and/or reviews various records and report such as work orders, memorandums from department, and electronic mail.
• prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as vehicle inspection sheet, work orders, completed work orders, drainage streets, log.
• refers to radio call sheets, equipment operator instructions, handbook, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as flatbed truck, vactor truck, lawn mower, bush hog, chipper, etc.
• uses a variety of tools such as shovel, rake, pick, sledgehammer, wheel barrel, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as cement, garbage bags, weed eater parts, weed killer, oil, etc.
• interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as superintendent, foreman, crew chiefs, assistant director, and the general public.

• assembles tents.
• cuts trees when needed.
• may supervise a crew when needed.
• performs other related duties as required.
• essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

requires two to three years of experience performing phases of grounds and facilities maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a louisiana class d driver’s license.

non-competitive - all candidates meeting the minimum qualification requirements and any necessary selective criteria will be certified to the vacancy.

the city of kenner is an equal opportunity employer. The kenner civil service department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship.

Auxiliary aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the americans with disabilities act. Veterans preference in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible.