TRUCK DRIVER II (2362)

Salary : $33,738.00 Annually

Location : Parish Wide, LA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 2362-19R

Department : Parish-Wide

Opening Date : 07 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL VACANCIES IN VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

NOTE : Selective certification of eligibles with a Louisiana Class "A" CDL and an acceptable driving record will be used in filling all of the current vacancies.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to operate large tandem dump trucks (8 yards and over), maintenance trucks, trash trucks, trucks equipped with tandem axles, and / or any truck that requires a Louisiana Class "B" CDL to operate. Employee is responsible for minor maintenance and servicing of assigned truck. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

NOTE : Some positions may be required to operate a truck while towing a trailer; in which case selective certification of eligibles with a Louisiana Class "A" CDL would be used in filling those vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Possession of a current Louisiana Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• and an acceptable driving record.
• NOTE : A valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant has ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana CDL. Failure to obtain a Louisiana CDL will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position.

Kind of Examination

ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

NON-COMPETITIVE - All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Truck Driver II and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.

JOB POSTING NO : 2362-18R

DATE : 11 / 30 / 07

AMENDED : 11 / 07 / 14

RE-OPENED : 07 / 18 / 2024

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below :

Application Offices

East Jefferson : Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson : Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.

Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is

usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave

Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.

Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays

Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance

All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.

Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance

An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their

dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of

the premiums for dependents.

A Flexible Benefits Plan

Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health

insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings

Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement

Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement

System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after

January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service

is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with

10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment

Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.

Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)

Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer

up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.

Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without

penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.

may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

The job positions within this classification require a Class B or higher driver's license. Please select the option that best describes your current driver's license :

A valid driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application. However, once an employment offer is extended, an applicant will have ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in this position. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above driver's license requirement.

Please provide the following information regarding your Driver's License : A) State that issued your LicenseB) Driver's License NumberC) License ClassD) Expiration Date

Which of the following driver's license endorsements do you have on your current driver's license? (Select all that apply)

Required Question

Salary : $33,738