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Salary : $36,474.00 Annually
Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2373SS-10R
Department: Parkways - East Bank 3051
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKWAYS AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate the Street Sweeper, and to perform minor maintenance and servicing of the assigned equipment in accordance to existing safety programs, work standards, and procedures. Besides operating the Street Sweeper, the operator will be required to inspect and maintain the equipment's tire inflation; oil levels; leaks (oil, fuel, water, etc.); coolant in radiator; lights and signal devices; clear and clean windows, lamp lenses, mirrors; and functioning windshield wipers. Operator may perform laboring work with or without hand tools when not operating equipment. May also be required to operate all equipment assigned to lower level Equipment Operators, as well as all equipment assigned to the level of Equipment Operator III, as assigned by the department. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Depending on the assigned vehicles, Equipment Operator III may be required to possess a valid Louisiana Class A Commercial Driver's License in order to perform the tasks associated with the position. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in a position requiring a current Louisiana Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)* and satisfactory employment in that capacity, per most recent performance evaluation.
OR
Possession of a current Louisiana Class B (or higher) CDL* and an acceptable driving record; PLUS, meets one (1) of the following:
1. Verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Street Sweeper.
2. Completion of approved training course in operating a Street Sweeper.
3. Certification by an appointing authority that applicant has been adequately trained to operate a Street Sweeper.
*NOTE: A valid Class B (or higher) CDL from a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant has ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana CDL. Failure to obtain a Louisiana license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position.
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 Street Sweeper - Equipment Operator III and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO. 2373SS-10R
DATE: 01/24/14
AMENDED: 08/16/24
RE-OPENED:07/24/26
Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
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 avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A 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.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02
Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.

• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a position REQUIRING a current Louisiana Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a position NOT REQUIRING a current Louisiana Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

03
Do you possess satisfactory employment (per your most recent performance evaluation) in a Jefferson Parish civil service position requiring a current Louisiana Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)*?

• Yes
• No

04
The job positions within this classification require a Class B (or higher) driver's license. Please select the option that best describes your current driver's license:

• Class E personal vehicle driver's license issued by the State of Louisiana.
• Personal vehicle driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana.
• Class D chauffeur's driver's license issued by the State of Louisiana.
• Chauffeur's driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana.
• Class A commercial driver's license issued by the State of Louisiana.
• Class A commercial driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana.
• Class B commercial driver's license issued by the State of Louisiana.
• Class B commercial driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana.
• Class C commercial driver's license issued by the State of Louisiana.
• Class C commercial driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana.
• I have a driver's license issued from a state other than Louisiana in a class not included on this list.
• I do not have a current driver's license of any kind.

05
A valid, Class B (or higher) driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application. However, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant will have ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain the required Louisiana license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above driver's license requirement.

• Yes
• No

06
Please provide the following information regarding your driver's license: a) State that issued your Licenseb) License Numberc) License Classd) Expiration Date
07
How many years of verifiable, satisfactory experience operating a Street Sweeper do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08
Describe your experience operating a Street Sweeper. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
09
Have you completed any training course(s) in operating a Street Sweeper?

• Yes
• No

10
Please indicate the following regarding each of your Street Sweeper training course(s):a) Name of the training course(s)b) Date of Completion of the course(s)c) Name of Organization which provided the course(s)
11
Can a Jefferson Parish appointing authority certify that you have been adequately trained to operate a Street Sweeper?

• Yes
• No

12
Please list the Name, Job Title, and Department of the Appointing Authority who can verify your adequate training in operating a Street Sweeper.
Required Question