Equipment Operator I (Class Code 2320

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skilled work in the operation of light trucks and motorized equipment; and related work as required.

a current louisiana driver's license. Applicants must have their driver's license in their possession during all phases of the examination, or they will not be admitted to the examination.*

applicants must have a good driving record. Applicants who have a record of two or more moving 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 his/her probationary period.

note: some positions may require driving a standard shift truck. note: for positions in which drivers will be driving a commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight for over 8,000 lbs. But less than 26,000 lbs., a louisiana driver's license (class "d") is required. Selective certification based on possession of this license will be allowed. If candidates are applying for a position driving commercial vehicles, the louisiana driver's license (class "d") must be verified.

* 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 th

a qualifying written test which may include questions regarding knowledge of traffic regulations, vehicle care, vehicle operation, ability to read and follow directions relating to safety, maintenance and work procedures.

this is a non-competitive 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  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment : 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. Public safety employees such as commissioned law enforcement officers hired by the new orleans police department (nopd), firefighters hired by the new orleans fire department (nofd), emergency medical technicians hired by the new orleans emergency medical services (noems) and the recruits for these positions hired by these departments are excluded from this provision.

Airport employees are excluded from this provision if the actual domicile of the employee is nearer to the employee's job site than the distance from the job site to the nearest point of orleans parish.

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 for employment (sewerage and water board) :

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans 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 for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check: 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…