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Salary : $37,772.80 Annually
Location : 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Dr. (N Sherwood CP), Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: CIP Non-Exempt
Job Number: EQOP32026
Department: Capital Improvement Program (Capital Construction Division)
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Summary
General Summary: The Equipment Operator 3 works at BREC parks and facilities operating light to heavy equipment and tools used in building/demolishing playgrounds, parking lots, roads, etc. Uses heavy equipment to dig ditches and trenches for adequate drainage of park systems. This individual has a good understanding of construction composites and their properties to build roads, control erosion, grade lots, and build foundations. The Equipment Operator 3 takes directions from the CIP Construction Superintendent, Construction Foremen, Project Engineers, and carries out tasks with little supervision.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
Certification(s) Required: N/A
License(s) Required: Valid LA Class A CDL with air brakes.
Years Relevant Work Experience: Three (3) years operator experience. Equivalent of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing specialized maintenance and construction equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and excellent driving record required.
• Good interpersonal & organizational skills with ability to prioritize and inspect work.
• Good work & attendance record.
• Skill in the operation of medium to heavy motorized equipment as indicated below.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to detect repairs and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to perform manual labor to include lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to maintain simple records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public

Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:

• Operates various types of light to heavy equipment (see equipment).
• Cleans and prepares equipment for operations, i.e., wash, sweep, fuel up, check/add oils and lube.
• Digs ditches and fills ditches. maintain grades for pipe drainage.
• Performs construction at on tennis courts, ball fields and other recreation sites, clearing underbrush and hauling debris.
• Ability to grade, dig and load debris for transport.
• Loads, unloads and hauls various minerals, i.e., dirt, sand, limestone, etc.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA, including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52-family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23- employee only;$975.50- employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by Lincoln Financial. Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026*
01
Check all the equipment that you know how to operate.

• Backhoe
• Bobcat
• Bucket Personnel Lift Truck
• Bulldozer
• Front End Loader/Backhoe
• Roller
• Rotoboom
• Trenching Machine
• Dump Truck
• Hoist Truck
• Track Excavator
• Tractor Trailer
• Stump grinder
• Clamshell loader
• Tandem Truck
• Brush clippers
• Chainsaw
• None of the above.

02
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and Vo-Tech school diploma or Associate's Degree in Construction or Trades?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid LA Class A CDL with air brakes?

• Yes
• No

Required Question