EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - BACKHOE (2373)
Salary
$36,474.00 Annually
Location
Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2373B-03A
Department
Parish-Wide
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
8/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL FIVE (5) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF WATER (3 VACANCIES) AND PARKS & RECREATION (2 VACANCIES) AND EIGHT (8) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF SEWERAGE (1 VACANCY), WATER (6 VACANCIES), AND STREETS (1 VACANCY).
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 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 equipments 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), Chauffeurs (Class D), or Commercial (Classes A, B, C) Drivers License in order to perform the tasks associated with the position.
The current vacancies all require driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a Class A license, thus possession of a valid Class A drivers license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following:
I. Current employment with Jefferson Parish; PLUS, completion of the Jefferson Parish Backhoe Safety Training Program or certification by an appointing authority that the applicant has been adequately trained to operate a Backhoe.
II. Verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Backhoe.
III. Completion of an approved training course in operating a Backhoe.
NOTE: Copies of licenses and certificates awarded for completion of training should be submitted with the 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-03A
DATE: 02/22/08
AMENDED:08/07/26
Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one years salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
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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.
02
Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
03
Do you possess a current certificate of successful completion of the Jefferson Parish Backhoe Safety Training Program?
04
Can a Jefferson Parish appointing authority certify that you have been adequately trained to operate a Backhoe?
05
How many years of verifiable, satisfactory experience do you have operating a Backhoe?
06
Describe your verifiable experience in operating a Backhoe. Please be sure to include when and where the experience was obtained and the job duties performed.
07
Have you completed any training course(s) in the operation of a Backhoe?
08
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)
Required Question
Employer Jefferson Parish
Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone 504-364-2730
504-736-6364
Website http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply
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