Mobile Equipment Operator 1- Heavy
Salary
$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
Sulphur, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
223926
Department
Sabine River Authority
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The mission of the Sabine River Authority is to enhance the lives of every resident of Toledo Bend by working together with all stakeholders to provide a better quality of life and a healthy atmosphere for growth and development….in three words, "Progress thru Unity".
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Operates heavy equipment. Uses the backhoe to dig up broken sewers, broken pavements, water lines, and culverts.
Loads dump trucks and sets posts. Provides labor and operates various pieces of small equipment such as pumps, sprayers, compressors, and generators in maintenance tasks of the levee system. These tasks include spraying herbicide along cross fencing, building and repairing fencing (wire), removing debris from the rights of way, repairing and constructing irrigation gates, repairing and constructing buildings, and felling and clearing trees.
uses the dozer to backfill ditches, grade roads, grade parking lots, grade areas for buildings, push down trees, and to clear areas.
Operates an International 4900 series dump truck with an equipment trailer.
Uses the dump truck to haul dirt, gravel, and sand.
Pulls flatbed trailers to move equipment, tools, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Susie Wright
Sabine River Authority
318-256-4112
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm