Mobile Equipment Operator 1- Heavy (CPG
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Location: Melville
About This Job
The Red River, Atchafalaya & Bayou Boeuf Levee District serves portions of Avoyelles, Rapides & St. Landry parishes. Levees in the district include:
Red River Levee, Big Bend-Bayou Des Glaises Loop Levee, Rigolette Levee, Mansura Hills to Hamburg Levee, Bayou Des Glaises Fuse Plug Levee, West Atchafalaya River Levee, and West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee. The District has 5 commissioners. There are 19 employees, with maintenance crews in each parish. Heavy equipment is maintained for levee and drainage maintenance. This position is part of a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 2 or Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy.
The Mobile Equipment Operator positions are a valuable part of the Red River, Atchafalaya & Bayou Boeuf Levee District because of their function of work to operate equipment and perform incidental repair, levee board projects and other construction tasks. Assist other RRABB employees in completing levee board projects. This incumbent will work under the supervision of Levee Foreman
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No experience or training is required.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
Operates heavy equipment as the primary or regular job function, especially during the dry season
- Such heavy equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Bulldozers, Tractors, Backhoes, etc.
- Operates auxiliary equipment
- Such auxiliary equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Dump trucks, lawn tractors, small riding equipment, small power equipment, or any other equipment listed for lower graded operators' positions.
- Operates other equipment enumerated for lower graded equipment operators when necessary to accomplish work objectives.
Performs incidental repair, levee inspections, levee board projects, and other construction tasks. Assists other RRABB employees in completing levee board projects. Helps operate flood control structures and pumping stations when necessary. Makes minor repairs to equipment and assists with the maintenance/repair of RRABB equipment.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Appointment
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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