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Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Port Allen, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 223178 Department Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission Opening Date 07/08/2026 Closing Date 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge is to promote international and domestic commerce and facilitate economic growth within the Port region and the State of Louisiana. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Operates field tractors(over 52 Horsepower) with attachments such as bushhogs, belly attachments, blades, gang mowers, hoes, loaders, etc., used to maintain grounds, ditches, etc in the port area. Cuts grass, weeds, trees, and brush Picks up and disposes of trash collected from port property and facilities Water ships at port facilities Operates forklifts and backhoes, etc when necessary Make minor repairs to equipment and perform maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in good working order
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational - up o 24 months
Career Progression:
This position participates in a Career Progression Group, this may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2.
Work Schedule:
Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.
Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. All individuals employed by the Greater BR Port Commission must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Marisa Page Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission pagem@portgbr.com 225-342-1660 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
