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City Of Alexandria Equipment Operator II, Streets in Alexandria, Louisiana
Equipment Operator II, Streets
Annual Salary Range: $30,314.23 - $36,385.75 Grade: 17 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.
The purpose of this classification is to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Streets Department, and future vacancies, as they may occur, to operate light and medium-sized equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of City streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parking lots, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment. Emphasis is on the operation of trucks, tractors, and other equipment that include mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse, or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive/maneuver in and around confined spaces; incumbents may occasionally operate equipment at higher levels, but not as their primary work function. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years experience in the operation of medium-sized equipment, such as bush hogs, backhoes, mini-excavators, large tractor-trailers, etc.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Streets Department must possess a valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana CDL-A commercial drivers license within five (5) months of hire.
May be required to obtain right-of-way pesticide licensing and/or certification.
Must be able to operate an air-brake dump truck and tractor.
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