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Salary : $32,385.60 - $51,812.80 Annually
Location : 6201 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: EO2CCD2026
Department: Capital Improvement Program (Capital Construction Division)
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Summary
General Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator 2 works at BREC parks and facilities operating light to heavy equipment and tools, hauling various materials used to build playgrounds, parking lots, roads, etc. Uses heavy equipment to dig ditches and trenches for adequate drainage of park systems. Individual has knowledge of general construction duties.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification(s) Required: N/A
License(s) Required: Valid LA Class A CDL with air breaks
Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: Three (3) years operator experience. Equivalent combination 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 is required.
• Skill in the operation of light to heavy equipment
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Good work and attendance records.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize jobs to minimize travel time with equipment.
• Ability to operate and safely load/unload medium to heavy equipment.
• Ability to drive a BREC Vehicle to perform essential functions of the job
• Ability to work outside in various climates
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.

Functions and Duties
Essential Functions/ and Duties:

• Operates various types of light to heavy equipment and trucks (see equipment).
• Cleans and prepares equipment for operations, i.e. wash, sweep, fuel up, check/add oils and lube.
• Digs ditches and maintain grades for pipe drainage.
• Performs construction 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.
Supplemental Information
Days/Hours Worked: Generally, four (4) days per week - Monday through Thursday, ten (10) hours per day-- 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seldom required, but occasional weekend work possible.
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
Are you 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
If so, which class?

• Class A CDL
• Class B
• Class C
• Class D
• Class E

05
Do you have experience with basic construction principles?

• Yes
• No

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If so, If so, how many years of experience?
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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.

Required Question