JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator 1
OPENING DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025
SALARY RANGE: $15.79 - $30.34 per hour at 40 hours per week
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Classified
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
LOCATION: Galliano Field Office

Nature of Job: Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operates basic types of the rubber-tired gasoline/diesel powered industrial trucks (under 26,000 GVW) and off-road heavy equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parish infrastructure including its lights, streets, sewer, and storm drainage systems.

Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least two (2) years related experience and/or training

• Substitution 1: Two (2) years related experience and/or training
• Substitution 2: Equivalent combination of education and training in the operation and maintenance of basic heavy industrial equipment, including working knowledge of the operational hazards and associated safety precautions in the utilization of heavy equipment

*Basic knowledge in general contracting/constructing procedures and methods required. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

*Proof of all certifications must be provided.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.”

Applications are also available at the following locations (Our offices are closed on Fridays):

• Thibodaux Government Complex - 402 Green Street
• Mathews Government Complex - 4876 Highway 1
• Mail: P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302 | Fax: (985) 446-8429

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JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator 2
OPENING DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025
SALARY RANGE: $17.26 - $32.88 per hour at 40 hours per week
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Classified
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
LOCATION: Galliano Field Office

Nature of Job: Operates a majority of the various types of the rubber-tired gasoline/diesel powered industrial trucks (under 26,000 GVW) and off-road heavy equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parish infrastructure including its lights, streets, sewer, and storm drainage systems.

Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least two (2) years related experience and/or training

• Substitution 1: Five (5) years related experience and/or training
• Substitution 2: Equivalent combination of education and training in the operation and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment, including working knowledge of the operational hazards and associated safety precautions in the utilization of heavy equipment

*Basic knowledge in general contracting/constructing procedures and methods required. Must possess the ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

*Proof of all certifications must be provided.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.”

Applications are also available at the following locations (Our offices are closed on Fridays):

• Thibodaux Government Complex - 402 Green Street
• Mathews Government Complex - 4876 Highway 1
• Mail: P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302 | Fax: (985) 446-8429

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JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator/Truck Driver 3
OPENING DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025
SALARY RANGE: $20.29 - $40.15 per hour at 40 hours per week
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Classified
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
LOCATION: Raceland Field Office

Nature of Job: Operates all types of gasoline/diesel powered industrial trucks (over 26,000 GVW) and heavy equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parish infrastructure including its lights, streets, sewer, and storm drainage systems.

Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least five (5) years related experience and/or training

• Substitution 1: Seven (7) years related experience and/or training
• Substitution 2: Equivalent combination of education and training in the operation and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment, including working knowledge of the operational hazards and associated safety precautions in the utilization of heavy equipment

*Knowledge in general contracting/constructing procedures and methods required. Must possess the ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.

A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

*Proof of all certifications must be provided.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.”

Applications are also available at the following locations (Our offices are closed on Fridays):

• Thibodaux Government Complex - 402 Green Street
• Mathews Government Complex - 4876 Highway 1
• Mail: P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302 | Fax: (985) 446-8429

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JOB TITLE: Bus Monitor
OPENING DATE: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 5:00PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
SALARY RANGE: Starting Salary $9.55/hr, experience considered
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Unclassified
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
DIVISION: Head Start
LOCATION: Thibodaux Head Start Sites

Nature of Job: Responsible for assisting with transporting children safely to Head Start facilities and back home, as well as on field trips. The duties also include maintaining the overall cleanliness and sanitation of buses, and completing all necessary paperwork.

All Transportation staff are subject to change with assignment locations based upon the need of the program.

Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of the Transportation Manager and site Center Director

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Establish a professional working relationship with all Head Start staff. Exercise professionalism at all times with parents, families, and students. Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Report to supervisor on time and/or when missing work with advance notification.

Bus Driver

• Follow the policies and procedures of Lafourche Parish Government and the Head Start performance standards, as well as the written transportation plan.
• Responsible for assisting the bus driver with transporting children safely to Head Start classrooms/centers and back home.
• Responsible for assisting the bus driver with conducting pre-trip and post-trip checks on buses and special equipment.
• Responsible for reporting regularly and punctually in the operation of routes; must be consistent in daily work habits.
• Responsible for accurate recording of time sheets and forwarding to their supervisor, accordingly.
• Responsible for notifying Center Director and Supervisor if unable to report for duty. Notifies Supervisor of impending absences and/or tardiness.
• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate sanitary practices are enforced while transporting children and after children disembark from buses.
• Responsible for maintaining orderly conduct of all passengers and uses the appropriate procedures for reporting disorderly passengers. Maintains appropriate disciplinary policies on the bus at all times in accordance with Lafourche Parish Head Start policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assisting with transporting children for field trips.
• Responsible for assisting with maintaining buses in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, including first aid kits, fire extinguishers and warning devices.
• Responsible for completing weekly job status reports. Submit paperwork at the end of each week.
• Responsible for completing all extraordinary paperwork and reports as needed.
• Responsible for assisting with loading and unloading of all passengers.
• Responsible for securing all student riders with the appropriate safety devices.
• Responsible for occupying children during the ride with appropriate songs and games.
• Responsible for ensuring that all equipment is mechanically safe, reliable, clean and in compliance with state and local regulations.
• Meets all general and specific health requirements as prescribed by federal, state or local laws, guidelines, rules or regulations in accordance with maintaining the proper safety standards. Responsible for remaining up to date on all trainings, inspections, licenses and physicals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures absolute confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning families, children, and staff.

Cleanliness/Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize entire inside of bus after each route.
• Clean outside of bus as needed.
• Ensure that all windows are clean and free of any obstruction.

Peripheral Duties: Attend workshops, conferences, seminars as related to transportation duties or responsibilities.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to work with pre-school age children
• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, program participants, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to be able to work on a computer
• Ability to successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course
• Ability to successfully complete an approved First Aid/CPR course

Special Requirements:

• A valid Louisiana driver’s license with CDL endorsement
• Must have an acceptable and safe driving record as provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must be able to pass a criminal records check, physical exam, drug screening, and tuberculosis testing.

Physical Demands: Described here are representatives of those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift and carry 35 pounds or more, must be able to climb into and out of a school bus, operate emergency door opening device and assist passengers from the vehicle in emergency situations, bend and squat to child eye level at times exceeding 30 seconds or more. The employee is frequently required to work in weather ranges of extreme humidity, heat and cold.

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.

The work environment varies from the classroom environment to outdoors. The noise level is moderately noisy.

Head Start’s primary responsibility is to the children we service and the use of cell phones during hours of operation can become a distraction. Therefore, cell phones are not permitted in the classrooms or surrounding areas during classroom hours of operation.

Section Guideline: The duties listed above 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. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the requirements of the job and the Head Start Program changes.

Applications are also available at the following locations (Our offices are closed on Fridays):

• Thibodaux Government Complex - 402 Green Street
• Mathews Government Complex - 4876 Highway 1
• Mail: P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302 | Fax: (985) 446-8429

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