EMPLOYMENT
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Job Openings
The DeSoto Parish Police Jury is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
Kennel Tech I - Rate of Pay: $14.87 - $22.31
Qualifications
· Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a kennel environment or animal care field, preferred.
· Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
· High School Diploma or State accredited GED
· Must possess a Louisiana State Certified Euthanasia Technician Certificate (CAET) or be able to obtain certification within (1) year from date of hire.
· The ability to provide humane treatment to animals, custodial care, adoption, or euthanasia of animals within standard operating guidelines and policies.
· Basic computer skills.
Heavy Equipment Operator I Rate of Pay: $20.55 - $30.82
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Two years of related training and/or experience in operating heavy equipment, preferably in the maintenance and construction of roads.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License, CDL preferred.
• Understanding of job site safety procedures.
• Capacity to provide and follow directions.
• Sharp decision-making skills, particularly when under pressure.
• Ability to work extended hours, as required.
Heavy Equipment Operator II Rate of Pay: $23.36 - $35.04
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Three years of related training and/or experience in operating heavy equipment, preferably in the maintenance and construction of roads.
• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of several types of heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License, CDL preferred.
• Specialized diesel knowledge required.
Class “A” Driver Rate of Pay: $17.87 - $26.80
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Two years of related training and/or experience, preferably in the maintenance and construction of roads and/or solid waste collection operations.
• Possess a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License, with necessary endorsements.
Equipment Operator Rate of Pay: $11.96 - $17.94
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Ability to follow instructions
• One year of related training and/or experience in operating light duty equipment, preferably in the maintenance and construction of roads.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
Asst Solid Waste Superintendent (Landfill)
Applications will be accepted at the Human Resources Office, 105 Franklin Street, Mansfield, LA or the Administrative Office, 101 Franklin Street, Mansfield, LA.
Application and a copy of the job description may be obtained from the Human Resources Office, Administrative Office or www.desotoppj.com.