LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SIDE MOWER
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Lake Charles, LA, United States
Summary
This is the first of two levels in the Equipment Operations-Light series. Incumbents operate and maintain vehicles and equipment that may require a Commercial Driver's License to operate. Responsibilities include driving or operating the listed equipment or other similarly categorized equipment normally utilized in operations; inspecting vehicles and equipment for safety issues; performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance; loading and unloading materials; and performing related manual labor.
Equipment Operated
Fork Lift Truck
Bobtail Dump Truck (or smaller hauling truck)
Tractor with attachments
Hydro Mulcher
Skid Steer
Rear Mower
Side Mower
Hydraulic / Steelwheel Roller
Example Duties
Operate a variety of general, small, and simple equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance, and repair work to streets, landscaped areas, and/or other related areas.
Transport equipment and/or materials to designated job site(s).
Inspect, maintain, and perform basic repairs to equipment.
Operate small motorized and/or hand tools to perform manual labor activities.
Perform loading and unloading shipments, flag traffic, assemble structures, pick up debris, and other related duties.
Direct the work zone or other traffic control setups on job sites in accordance with MUTCD or other generally accepted standards.
Educational and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma (G.E.D.) and at least one year of proficiency in the use and operation of qualifying equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must hold recognized training certification and be able to safely operate one or more pieces of qualifying equipment.
Licensing Requirements
Valid Driver's License as per State law or Department requirement.
Public Works or other recognized Training Certification on Qualifying Equipment.
Some positions may require a CDL (class to be determined by equipment assignment).
Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
Applicable tools and light equipment.
Manual labor practices.
Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Safe driving practices.
Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and rules.
MUTCD Safe Work Zone Setup.
Skills
Operating motor vehicles and applicable equipment.
Performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment.
Conducting vehicle inspections and recognizing defects.
Performing manual labor.
Communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, travel, and environmental hazards.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, occasional exposure to high, precarious places and vibration.
Potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals depending on equipment assigned.
Noise level usually loud.
Uniform
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
Work Schedules
Part-time
Full-time
Temporary
Rotating shifts
12-hour shifts
4/10s
9/80s
5/8s
Benefits
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
Sick leave begins accruing from date of employment.
Funeral leave, Civil leave (Jury Duty), and Military leave.
Paid holidays: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Friday after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one personal day.
Retirement: Participation in Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
Deferred compensation: supplemental tax‑free retirement account via Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Solutions counseling and EAP: free professional help with personal problems.
Employee fitness program: fitness allowance for facility membership with attendance requirement.
Onsite medical clinic: Health Connection with $5.00 co‑pay for visits.
Life insurance: Basic Life and AD & D coverage included at no cost; supplemental life and AD & D available.
Vision: supplemental vision program available through Always Care.
Major medical: major medical insurance offered with options to add family.
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This is the first of two levels in the Equipment Operations-Light series. Incumbents operate and maintain vehicles and equipment that may require a Commercial Driver's License to operate. Responsibilities include driving or operating the listed equipment or other similarly categorized equipment normally utilized in operations; inspecting vehicles and equipment for safety issues; performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance; loading and unloading materials; and performing related manual labor.
Equipment Operated
Fork Lift Truck
Bobtail Dump Truck (or smaller hauling truck)
Tractor with attachments
Hydro Mulcher
Skid Steer
Rear Mower
Side Mower
Hydraulic / Steelwheel Roller
Example Duties
Operate a variety of general, small, and simple equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance, and repair work to streets, landscaped areas, and/or other related areas.
Transport equipment and/or materials to designated job site(s).
Inspect, maintain, and perform basic repairs to equipment.
Operate small motorized and/or hand tools to perform manual labor activities.
Perform loading and unloading shipments, flag traffic, assemble structures, pick up debris, and other related duties.
Direct the work zone or other traffic control setups on job sites in accordance with MUTCD or other generally accepted standards.
Educational and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma (G.E.D.) and at least one year of proficiency in the use and operation of qualifying equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must hold recognized training certification and be able to safely operate one or more pieces of qualifying equipment.
Licensing Requirements
Valid Driver's License as per State law or Department requirement.
Public Works or other recognized Training Certification on Qualifying Equipment.
Some positions may require a CDL (class to be determined by equipment assignment).
Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
Applicable tools and light equipment.
Manual labor practices.
Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Safe driving practices.
Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and rules.
MUTCD Safe Work Zone Setup.
Skills
Operating motor vehicles and applicable equipment.
Performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment.
Conducting vehicle inspections and recognizing defects.
Performing manual labor.
Communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, travel, and environmental hazards.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, occasional exposure to high, precarious places and vibration.
Potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals depending on equipment assigned.
Noise level usually loud.
Uniform
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
Work Schedules
Part-time
Full-time
Temporary
Rotating shifts
12-hour shifts
4/10s
9/80s
5/8s
Benefits
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
Sick leave begins accruing from date of employment.
Funeral leave, Civil leave (Jury Duty), and Military leave.
Paid holidays: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Friday after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one personal day.
Retirement: Participation in Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
Deferred compensation: supplemental tax‑free retirement account via Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Solutions counseling and EAP: free professional help with personal problems.
Employee fitness program: fitness allowance for facility membership with attendance requirement.
Onsite medical clinic: Health Connection with $5.00 co‑pay for visits.
Life insurance: Basic Life and AD & D coverage included at no cost; supplemental life and AD & D available.
Vision: supplemental vision program available through Always Care.
Major medical: major medical insurance offered with options to add family.
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