Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Reserve, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 0136-08202026MEO 1 Department

DVA-SE LA

Veterans Home Opening Date 08/21/2026 Closing Date Continuous About this Job Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 that this position operates mobile equipment and motor vehicles in support of transportation of our Veterans to and from their doctors appointments, maintenance, grounds, construction, emergency preparedness at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, a 156-bed long-term health care facility. 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:

Work in the maintenance department , A 156 bed at a Long-Term health care facility that includes daily maintenance tasks such as operate appropriate buses or other vehicles to transport residents when assigned. Transport residents to and from activities, appointments, outings, or other authorized destinations. Assist with, safe loading and unloading of residents, consistent with facility procedures. Operates buses , with 12 to 25 passenger capacity. Transport approximately 125 -150 appointments per month. Assist maintenance personnel with moving equipment and materials. Operate equipment during construction, repair, renovation, or grounds projects. Required transportation , drive during emergency preparedness evacuations of resident to and from host facilities. Reports resident complaints and incidents , collaborating with you Facility Maintenance Manager 2 to ensure all complaints and incidents are properly handled. Safety , maintain a safe, clean and effective work environment for residents and employees.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational Compensation Ranges - Depending on experience

Work Schedule:

Hours to be determine to include some emergency weekends and holidays.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scores required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME 4080 WEST AIRLINE

Highway, Reserve, LA 70084 985-479-4080 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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