Vehicle Operator II

About the role

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the proper operation of motorized maintenance equipment used in the maintenance of assigned areas of the department. Works 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Performs general grounds keeping and drain maintenance such as cutting grass, weed eating, etc.
• Cleans and rebuilds drains.
• Repairs potholes on streets.
• Picks up trash.
• Assists Building Maintenance and Recreation with holiday decorations.
• Performs light maintenance on trucks and small engine repairs on vehicles.
• Moves furniture.
• Follows safety guidelines and wears related safety equipment.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as work orders, memorandums from department, and electronic mail.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as vehicle inspection sheet, work orders, completed work orders, drainage streets, log.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as flatbed truck, vactor truck, lawn mower, bush hog, chipper, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as shovel, rake, pick, sledgehammer, wheel barrel, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as cement, garbage bags, weed eater parts, weed killer, oil, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Superintendent, Foreman, Crew Chiefs, Assistant Director, and the general public.
• Assembles tents.
• Cuts trees when needed.
• May supervise a crew when needed.

Requirements

• Requires two to three years of experience performing phases of grounds and facilities maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a Louisiana Class D driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Note: The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website.
• Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced.
• It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans (voluntary).
• Limited life insurance.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Retirement system.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

40 hours per week.