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TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED.

TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED.

This position provides physical effort to accomplish a variety of manual tasks and skilled light equipment operation.

No experience or training is required.

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

• Operates motorized equipment, including zero-turning-radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, line trimmers, and other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
• Operates small handheld power equipment such as pole saws, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment.
• Assists Foreman A in ensuring minor repairs are performed, and routine user maintenance is completed as scheduled and/or required.
• Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites.
• Performs labor duties during off-season and inclement weather days by cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, and using mowers and weed trimmers.
• Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment.

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months

Career Progression: 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 model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Matthew Edwards

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West

human resources

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage – More information can be found at /

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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