Under general direction of the Roads Superintendent: to plan, assign, and direct the work of road crews within Grant Parish; to supervise the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, culverts, and bridges; to perform highly skilled heavy road construction and maintenance equipment operations; and to do related work as required. 

Distinguishing Characteristics 

Incumbents in this class are responsible for supervising and directing the work of assigned Road Maintenance and Landfill Workers in maintaining highways, bridges, municipal and rural roads, and rights-of-way in safe conditions while routinely inspecting all primary and secondary roads in Grant Parish under the direction of the Roads Superintendent.  Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour "call-out" for road related emergencies. 

Requirements

In addition to supervisory responsibilities, incumbents must hold and maintain a current Class A CDL, skillfully operate a wide variety of specialized heavy construction and road maintenance equipment, maintain parish bridges, and assist the Roads Superintendent with daily departmental operations. 

Salary

$38,000 - $42,000 annually

NOTE: This announcement is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required.  

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with or without notice.

Please submit your resume via:

Fax: (318) 627-3527

Email: deniseguillot@gppj.org

In person:

Grant Parish Police Jury Office

200 Main Street - Courthouse

Colfax, LA 71423

POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Drive, operate, and perform routine maintenance on trucks (12-yard dump, stake, flatbed), tractors, mowers, forklifts, brooms, rollers, road grader, dozer, lowboy transport, distributer truck, chip spreader, backhoe, track hoe, and hydraulic excavator used in reconstruction and maintenance work. Requires: 6 months of experience operating 2+ types of equipment listed. Valid LA CDL A. Availability for recall to work due to emergency situations. 

Starting Salary

$28,000.00 per year

Benefits

Paid Health Insurance including vision, dental, and life

Paid holidays

Retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

NOTE: This job is NOT solely a CDL driving position. Physical labor and or operating heavy equipment is a requirement of this position.

Applications can be printed from below and submitted via:

Fax: (318) 627-3527 

Email: deniseguillot@gppj.org

In person:

Grant Parish Police Jury Office

200 Main Street - Courthouse

Colfax, LA 71423