Jefferson Parish
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - BACKHOE (2373)
SALARY
$24,406.00 Annually
LOCATION
Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
2373B-02A
DEPARTMENT
Parish-Wide
OPENING DATE
01/24/2014
SALARY
$24,406.00 Annually
LOCATION
Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
2373B-02A
DEPARTMENT
Parish-Wide
OPENING DATE
01/24/2014
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
- The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate and maintain the Backhoe and other assigned equipment according to existing safety programs, work standards, and procedures. Besides operating the Backhoe equipment, the operator will be required to inspect and maintain the equipment's tire inflation; crankcase oil levels; leaks (oil, fuel, water, etc.); coolant in radiator; lights and signal devices; clear and clean glasses, lamp lenses, mirrors; and functioning windshield wipers. The operator will also be responsible for loading and unloading the backhoe onto trailer for transportation. Operator may be required to perform laboring work with or without hand tools when not operating equipment. Performs related work as required.
Depending on the other assigned vehicles for a particular position, Equipment Operator III - Backhoe Operators may be required to possess a valid Louisiana Standard (Class E), Chauffeur's (Class D), or Commercial (Classes A, B, C) Driver's License in order to perform the tasks associated with the position. Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
- Applicants must meet one (1) of the following:
1. Current Civil Service employees with Jefferson Parish MUST possess current certification of successful completion of the Jefferson Parish Backhoe Safety Training Program.2. All other candidates must meet one (1) of the following:a. Verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Backhoe.b. Completion of approved training course in operating a Backhoe.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 Backhoe Operator - Equipment Operator III and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO. 2373B-02A
DATE: 02/22/08
AMENDED: 04/25/14
- 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 III - BACKHOE (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
- Do you possess a current certificate of successful completion of the Jefferson Parish Backhoe Safety Training Program?
- * QUESTION 3
- How many years of verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Backhoe do you have?
- QUESTION 4
- Describe your experience in operating a Backhoe. Please be sure to include when and where the experience was gained and the job duties performed.
- * QUESTION 5
- Have you completed a training course(s) in the operation of a Backhoe?
- QUESTION 6
- Please indicate the following regarding each of your Backhoe 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 7
- 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