Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - 2 (CPG JOB FAIR)

This posting is for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East career fair on August 05, 2026.

About the organization

Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational, and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects that reduce the probability and risk of flooding for residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

About the role

Responsible for operating a tractor and related equipment to cut and maintain grass along the levees and flood protection structures on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, which consists of Orleans, St. Bernard, and Jefferson Parishes. This ensures safe and effective vegetation control to support flood risk management, visibility, and accessibility of levee systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more of the following types of equipment as a primary, regular, and recurring function of the job:
  • Field tractors with power ratings up to and including 125hp
  • Tractors equipped with attachments such as bush-hogs, belly attachment, blades, loaders, hoes, flail mowers, brooms, and gang mower up to 21 feet across
  • Forklifts with lifting capacity over 10,000 lbs. or lift height over 12 feet
  • If the incumbent has a current Class A CDL license, may operate bobtail and/or tandem dump trucks with rating capacity of 12 yards or less
• Operates any equipment enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Operator 1, Mobile Equipment Operator Light, and/or Laborer when necessary to accomplish work objectives
• Removes trash and debris from the SLFPAE’s Right-of-Way
• Cuts and trims grass within the SLFPA-E’s Right-of-Way
• Works with weed eaters, chainsaws, pole saws, and various other hand tools to remove weeds, grass, brush, and trees from levees and properties owned and maintained by the SLFPA-E
• Performs emergency/disaster support activities, including being on 24-hour call
• Reports to work and remains during emergencies (hurricanes, storms, or other conditions that could lead to flooding) until released by the Regional Director
• Places and removes stop logs during high water emergencies
• Makes, places, and removes sandbags as needed
• Places and removes barricades and traffic cones

Requirements

• No experience or training is required
• Appointment can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment
• This position participates in a Career Progression Group and may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2

Pay

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.