Job Description

Posting number: 0136-08202026MEO 1

Department: DVA-SE LA Veterans Home

Job classification: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 that this position operates mobile equipment and motor vehicles in support of transportation of our Veterans to and from their doctors appointments, maintenance, grounds, construction, emergency preparedness at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, a 156-bed long-term health care facility.

Examples of duties

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Work in the maintenance department, A 156 bed at a Long-Term health care facility that includes daily maintenance tasks such as operate appropriate buses or other vehicles to transport residents when assigned. Transport residents to and from activities, appointments, outings, or other authorized destinations.
• Assist with, safe loading and unloading of residents, consistent with facility procedures.
• Operates buses, with 12 to 25 passenger capacity. Transport approximately 125 -150 appointments per month. Assist maintenance personnel with moving equipment and materials.
• Operate equipment during construction, repair, renovation, or grounds projects.
• Required transportation, drive during emergency preparedness evacuations of resident to and from host facilities.

• Reports resident complaints and incidents, collaborating with you Facility Maintenance Manager 2 to ensure all complaints and incidents are properly handled.
• Safety, maintain a safe, clean and effective work environment for residents and employees.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation Ranges – Depending on experience

Work Schedule: Hours to be determine to include some emergency weekends and holidays.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scores required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

985-479-4080

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.