Equipment Operator​/Truck Driver 2 LFO

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator/Truck Driver 2

OPENING DATE: Monday, August 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $17.26 – $32.88 per hour at 40 hours per week

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Classified

DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works

LOCATION: Lockport Field Office

Operates a majority of the various types of the rubber-tired gasoline/diesel powered industrial trucks (over 26,000 GVW) and heavy equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parish infrastructure including its lights, streets, sewer, and storm drainage systems by performing the following duties.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least two (2) years related experience and/or training
• Substitution 1:
  Five (5) years related experience and/or training
• Substitution 2:
  Equivalent combination of education and training in the operation and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment, including working knowledge of the operational hazards and associated safety precautions in the utilization of heavy equipment

* Basic knowledge in general contracting/constructing procedures and methods required. Must possess the ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
* Proof of all certifications must be provided.

A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen.