Job Description

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY AND TWO (2) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES ALL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKWAYS. This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate a Sky Worker Bucket Truck for the principal task of trimming and cutting down trees, and to perform minor maintenance and servicing of the assigned equipment in accordance to existing safety programs, work standards, and procedures. Must be capable of operating equipment independently. Besides operating a Sky Worker Bucket Truck, 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. 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.

Please Note: All of the current vacancy requires a valid Louisiana Class B Commercial Driver\'s License. However, future Equipment Operator IV - Skyworker vacancies may require possession of a valid Louisiana Class A Commercial Driver\'s License depending on the assigned vehicles in order to perform the tasks associated with the vacancy.

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 Sky Worker Bucket Truck.

2. Completion of approved training course in operating a Sky Worker Bucket Truck.

3. Certification by an appointing authority that applicant has been adequately trained to operate a Sky Worker Bucket Truck.

*NOTE: A valid Class B (or higher) 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.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.

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 (Sky Worker) and have their name forwarded to appointing authorities when vacancies arise.

JOB POSTING NO. 2374SW-06R
DATE: 11/22/13
AMENDED: 05/30/14
RE-OPENED: 06/11/21

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

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