Jefferson Parish
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - STREET SWEEPER (2373)
SALARY
$24,406.00 Annually
LOCATION
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
2373SS-05R
DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Parkways
DIVISION
Parkways - East Bank Maintenance 3051
OPENING DATE
09/02/2016
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$24,406.00 Annually
LOCATION
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
2373SS-05R
DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Parkways
DIVISION
Parkways - East Bank Maintenance 3051
OPENING DATE
09/02/2016
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKWAYS AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
- The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate the Street Sweeper, and to perform minor maintenance and servicing of the assigned equipment in accordance to existing safety programs, work standards, and procedures. Besides operating the Street Sweeper, the operator will be required to inspect and maintain the equipment's tire inflation; oil levels; leaks (oil, fuel, water, etc.); coolant in radiator; lights and signal devices; clear and clean windows, lamp lenses, mirrors; and functioning windshield wipers. Operator may perform laboring work with or without hand tools when not operating equipment. May also be required to operate all equipment assigned to lower level Equipment Operators, as well as all equipment assigned to the level of Equipment Operator III, as assigned by the department. Depending on the assigned vehicles, Equipment Operator III may be required to possess a valid Louisiana Class A Commercial Driver's License in order to perform the tasks associated with the position. Performs related work as required. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
- Possession of a current Louisiana Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)* and an acceptable driving record; PLUS, applicants must meet one (1) of the following:1. Verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Street Sweeper.2. Completion of approved training course in operating a Street Sweeper.3. Certification by an appointing authority that applicant has been adequately trained to operate a Street Sweeper.*NOTE: A valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant has ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana CDL. Failure to obtain a Louisiana license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position.Copies of licenses and certificates awarded for completion of training should be submitted with application.
Kind of Examination
- (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
Non-Competitive - All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility Letter for Street Sweeper - Equipment Operator III and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO. 2373SS-05R
DATE: 01/24/14
AMENDED: 03/06/15
RE-OPENED: 09/02/16
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
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(504) 364-2730
- Website
- http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
- Address
-
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
- (504) 364-2730
- Website
- http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
- Address
-
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
- EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - STREET SWEEPER (2373) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check “yes” to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- * QUESTION 2
- To qualify for this position, you must be a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status. Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- * QUESTION 3
- The job positions within this classification require a Class B (or higher) driver's license. Please select the option that best describes your current driver's license:
- * QUESTION 4
- A valid, Class B (or higher) driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application. However, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant will have ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain the required Louisiana license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above driver's license requirement.
- QUESTION 5
- Please provide the following information regarding your driver's license: a) State that issued your License b) License Number c) License Class d) Expiration Date
- * QUESTION 6
- How many years of verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Street Sweeper do you have?
- QUESTION 7
- Describe your experience operating a Street Sweeper. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
- * QUESTION 8
- Have you completed any training course(s) in operating a Street Sweeper?
- QUESTION 9
- Please indicate the following regarding each of your Street Sweeper training course(s): a) Name of the training course(s) b) Date of Completion of the course(s) c) Name of Organization which provided the course(s)
- * QUESTION 10
- Can a Jefferson Parish appointing authority certify that you have been adequately trained to operate a Street Sweeper?
- QUESTION 11
- Please list the Name, Job Title, and Department of the Appointing Authority who can verify your adequate training in operating a Street Sweeper.
- * QUESTION 12
- To help with our future recruitment efforts, please answer the following question: How did you learn about this particular job opening? (Choose all that apply)
- * Required Question