EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - LARGE MOWERS (2373)

NOTE: The current vacancy requires driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a Class D license, thus possession of a valid Class D Driver's License and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications: For Admission to Examination Applicants must meet one (1) of the following: Verifiable, satisfactory experience operating large mowers (such as Multi-Reel Gang, Slope Mower, Triple Flail, or similar). Completion of approved training course in operating large mowers (such as Multi-Reel Gang, Slope Mower, Triple Flail, or similar). Current Civil Service employees with Jefferson Parish MUST receive signed verification from an appointing authority of satisfactory, on-the-job training to operate large mowers (such as Multi-Reel Gang, Slope Mower, Triple Flail, or similar). Copies of licenses and certificates awarded for completion of training should be submitted with 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 Large Mowers - Equipment Operator III and have their names forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise. JOB POSTING NO. 2373M-10R DATE: 01/24/14 AMENDED: 04/15/16 RE-OPENED: 11/14/25 Benefits 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 year's salary. Extra insurance may be purchased. Medical Insurance: An HMO medical insurance plan is available for employees and their dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of the premiums for dependents.

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.