Jefferson Parish
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV - VACUUM TRUCKS (2374)
SALARY
$29,307.00 - $41,238.00 Annually
LOCATION
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
2374V-09A
DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Drainage
OPENING DATE
02/23/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$29,307.00 - $41,238.00 Annually
LOCATION
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
2374V-09A
DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Drainage
OPENING DATE
02/23/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Purpose of Announcement
- EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL TWO (2) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DRAINAGE.
This employment list will also be used for FUTURE East & West Jefferson vacancies in various Departments. Kind of Work
- The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate a Vacuum Truck (such as Vactor, Vac-Con), and to perform minor maintenance and servicing of the assigned equipment in accordance to existing safety programs, work standards, and procedures. Besides operating a Vacuum Truck (such as Vactor, Vac-Con), 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. 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 IV, as assigned by the department. Depending on the assigned vehicles, Equipment Operator IV 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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL)* and an acceptable driving record; PLUS:1. Minimum of three (3) months of verifiable, satisfactory work experience operating a Vacuum Truck, such as a Vactor or Vac-Con (or a minimum of three (3) months of adequate on-the-job training operating a Vacuum Truck, as certified by an appointing authority);
OR
2. Verifiable completion of an approved training course in the operation of a Vacuum Truck, such as a Vactor or Vac-Con.
*NOTE: A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from a state other than Louisiana is acceptable; however, once an offer of employment is made, applicants have ten (10) days to acquire the appropriate 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 Equipment Operator IV (Vacuum Trucks) and have their name forwarded to appointing authorities when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO. 2374V-09A
DATE: 03/07/08
RE-OPENED: 08/25/17
AMENDED: 02/23/18
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
-
(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 IV - VACUUM TRUCKS (2374) 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
- 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 3
- A valid Class B (or higher) commercial 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 CDL. Failure to acquire the appropriate Louisiana CDL 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 4
- Please provide the following information regarding your Driver's License: A) State that issued your License B) Driver's License Number C) License Class D) Expiration Date
- * QUESTION 5
- Which of the following driver's license endorsements do you have on your current driver's license? (Select all that apply)
- * QUESTION 6
- How many months and/or years of verifiable, satisfactory experiencing operating a Vacuum truck (i.e. Vactor, Vac-Con, Vac-all, etc.) do you have?
- * QUESTION 7
- Describe your work experience operating a Vacuum truck. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
- * QUESTION 8
- How many months and/or years of adequate on-the-job training operating a Vacuum truck have you had? *Training must be able to be certified by a Jefferson Parish Appointing Authority.
- * QUESTION 9
- List when and where your on-the job training in operating a Vacuum truck took place. Please include the Name, Job Title, and Department of the Appointing Authority who can verify your adequate on-the-job training in operating a Vacuum truck.
- * QUESTION 10
- Have you completed a training course(s) in the operation of a Vacuum truck (i.e. Vactor, Vac-Con, Vac-all, etc.)?
- * QUESTION 11
- Please indicate the folowing regarding each of your Vacuum truck equipment 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 12
- Below are questions regarding your knowledge of the Vacuum Truck equipment. Please answer each question as accurately and thoroughly as possible. What would you do in order to start the Rear Engine of the truck?
- * QUESTION 13
- What would you do in order to start the Vacuum Pump System?
- * QUESTION 14
- What type of maintenance needs to be performed on the truck?
- * QUESTION 15
- How would you get rid of the excess water from the debris tank?
- * QUESTION 16
- How would you get rid of the debris from the debris tank?
- * Required Question