The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational, and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.

The Mobile Equipment Operator is responsible for performing cemetery caretaking and interment-related tasks required for the operations of the cemetery. Heavy equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, a Backhoe, 2wd 580m, Excavator, 355R, and a TC35A NFD W/Loader. This cemetery consists of thirty (30) acres of land with a minimum of 12,122 grave sites, which will primarily serve deceased veterans and qualified dependents.

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

As a Mobile Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for performing cemetery caretaking and interment-related tasks required for the operations of the cemetery. In this role you will:

• Read and interpret cemetery grave site layout maps, ensuring proper placement of grave sites and marker placement.
• Operate mobile equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance, and dig graves at the facility.
• Dig graves as required and remove excess dirt and shape graves.
• Clean headstones using chemical solutions and a hand brush while wearing gloves and an apron.
• Level holes in roads, walks, grounds, and in renovating gravesites.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
Domicile: Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA (Vernon Parish)
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tierra Giviens

tierra.butler6@la.gov