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Salary: $36,474.00 Annually
Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2373W-08R
Department: Sewerage - West Bank 3852
Division: Collection Lines 3852-120
Opening Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work
The purpose of this position is to safely and efficiently operate the Sewer Washout Truck, and to perform minor maintenance and servicing of the assigned equipment in accordance to existing safety programs, work standards, and procedures. Besides operating the Sewer Washout Truck, 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. 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. Depending on the assigned vehicles, Equipment Operator III may be required to possess a valid Louisiana Class A or B Commercial Driver's License in order to perform the tasks associated with the position. Performs related work as required. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

NOTE: The current vacancy requires driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a Class A license, thus possession of a valid Class A driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Possession of a current Louisiana Class C (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and an acceptable driving record; plus, meets one of the following two options:

I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish and: (A) Verifiable, satisfactory work experience (or completion of an approved Parish training course) in the operation of a Sewer Washout Truck OR (B) Certification by an Appointing Authority that applicant has been adequately trained to operate a Sewer Washout Truck.
OR
II. Minimum age of 18 years and verifiable, satisfactory work experience (or certifiable completion of an acceptable training course) in the operation of a Sewer Washout Truck. Copies of licenses and certificates awarded for completion of training should be submitted with application.

*NOTE: A valid Class C (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (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.
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 Equipment Operator III - Sewer Washout Truck and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.

JOB POSTING NO: 2373W-08R
DATE: 12/05/14
AMENDED: 03/19/21
RE-OPENED: 11/07/25

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

Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

The job positions within this classification require a Class C (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.

04

A valid 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 a 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

05

Please provide the following information regarding your driver's license: a) State that issued your License b) License Number c) License Class d) Expiration Date
06

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.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

07

How many years of verifiable, satisfactory work experience do you have in the operation of a Sewer Washout Truck?

• 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 work experience operating a Sewer Washout Truck. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
09

Have you completed any training course(s) in operating a Sewer Washout Truck?

• Yes
• No

10

Please indicate the following regarding each of your Sewer Washout Truck 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

If employed with Jefferson Parish, can a Jefferson Parish Appointing Authority certify that you have been adequately trained to operate a Sewer Washout Truck?

• Yes
• No
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee

12

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