Temporary Massmutual Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.88 - $21.45 Hourly
Location : 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00106
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
General Description
TWO (2) VACANCIES
40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work requiring manual labor and operating heavy equipment. Work involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment. Reports to the assigned Foreman.
Duties of Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Equipment Operator II's perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following:
Operates a variety of heavy equipment.
Loads and unloads needed materials and supplies.
Performs needed maintenance in assigned areas such as streets, etc.
Hauls equipment.
Maintains assigned equipment and machinery.
Provides assistance with other crews, divisions, and/or departments.
Receives and/or reviews various records and report such as verbal instructions from supervisor and work orders.
Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as overtime sheet, work orders, and verbal information.
Refers to street map, work order, manuals, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as backhoe, bulldozer, bobcat, excavator, dump truck, etc.
Uses a variety of tools such as shovel, hammer, cement float, elevation instrument, hand tools, jack hammer, air compressor, rakes, shovels, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as wood, sand, limestone, grease, cement, bricks, asphalt, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Superintendent, Director, Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Crew Chiefs, coworkers, contractors, and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides assistance with hanging holiday decorations.
Moves furniture.
Provides assistance in setting up tents and temporary special events.
Performs other related duties as required.
Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires one to two years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment and performing related skilled work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid Class "A" Louisiana driver's license.
NON-COMPETITIVE - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ANY NECESSARY SELECTIVE CRITERIA WILL BE CERTIFIED TO THE VACANCY.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.
HOLIDAYS: Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.
ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE: Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.
WORKING TEST PERIOD: Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.
EAP: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.
Kenner 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.
CITY OF KENNER
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
01
Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana Class A CDL license?

• YES
• NO

02
Describe your past experience operating public works construction equipment. List the types of equipment operated and the place where you gained this experience. If none, please type NONE.
03
Are you presently eighteen years of age or older?

• YES
• NO

Required Question