Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Salary: $15.93 - $22.52 Hourly
Location : Public Works East, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00104
Department: Engineering and Public Works
Division: East Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Summary
This is the first of five levels in the Equipment Maintenance series.
Incumbents perform routine and standard vehicle and equipment maintenance on a variety of vehicles and/or equipment. Responsibilities may include utilizing hand and electrical tools; changing oil; checking fluids; balancing, repairing and replacing tires; operating light, medium and heavy equipment; and maintaining a record of repairs. Incumbents may prepare vehicles for operation by mixing pesticides.
Examples of Duties
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Performs preventative maintenance and servicing activities which, depending on assignment, may include changing oil; changing filters; applying lubricants; checking fluid levels; inspecting brakes and tires; and performing other related activities.
• Uses and maintains hand, power and shop tools and equipment related to the work.
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, vehicle conditions, maintenance and repair activities, and/or other related information.
• May mix and service spray trucks to include downloading GPS information, completing spray logs, mixing/loading pesticides and calibration of spray equipment when necessary.
• May ready spray trucks for nighttime spraying by setting driver schedules, preparing work logs, and maps.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and some technical training in vehicle maintenance; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
• 8a Commercial Pesticide Certifications within the first year per department's requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in routine vehicle maintenance;
• Methods, materials, and techniques employed in vehicle maintenance;
• Applicable terminology related to vehicle maintenance;
• Entry level vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures in assigned area of responsibility;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Computers and related software applications;
• Safe work practices.

SKILLS

• Performing entry level vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repairs in assigned area of responsibility;
• Preparing operational logs, records, and reports;
• Using and caring for applicable tools and equipment;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Understanding pesticide labels to ensure safety when handling these products in Mosquito Control;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, chemicals, and intense noises.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

UNIFORM
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:

• Part-time
• Full-time
• Temporary
• Rotating shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 4/10s
• 9/80s
• 5/8s

VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.
OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
HOLIDAYS
Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:

• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• One (1) Personal Day

RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.
ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.

• Supplemental Life and AD & D
  • Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.

VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
DISCOUNTS
Dell Computers
Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.
Verizon Wireless
Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
Sprint
Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
AT&T
Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.
My Phone MD
630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C
Lake Charles
(337) 478-0808
lakecharles@myphonemd.net
Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Fix My Phone
3467 Nelson Road
Lake Charles
(337) 564-6997
www.fixmyphone.com
Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question