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General Application This application is for individuals who wish to have their information on file with the City of Lake Charles for future employment opportunities. Submitting a general application allows our Human Resources team to review your qualifications and consider you for positions as they become available. Please note that completing this form does not guarantee employment or an…
City of Lake Charles Job Description Job Title: Plant Technician I Salary Level: Starting: $17.90 (R8) FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Hourly Revised By: Human Resources Revised Date: 1/2023 SUMMARY Under general supervision, this position is responsible for duties and responsibilities of a technical nature. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be…
General Maintenance Worker I Salary Level: Start: $12.00 (R1) FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Hourly SUMMARY Under direct supervision, this individual will perform manual labor of an unskilled and semi-skilled nature. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Pick up trash around public buildings. Work on trash…
Start: $21.35 - Max Rate: $35.73 (R11) Non-exempt - Hourly Public Works 04/2026 A valid Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) with appropriate endorsements is required. SUMMARY Under general work direction, this individual is responsible for supervising the daily work assignments of crews consisting of Large Equipment Operators and General Maintenance Workers. The Foreman will…
Trades Worker I Salary Level: Start: $13.40 FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Hourly SUMMARY Under general supervision, this individual is responsible for duties of a semi-skilled level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for semi-skilled electrical work such as: wiring, replacing fuses and bulbs, and conduit work…
Foreman, Trades Start: $21.35 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - Hourly Department: Public Works SUMMARY Under general supervision, this position is responsible for planning and supervising crews in the trade’s field including responsibilities for Building Maintenance Foreman, Wastewater Line Foreman, Water Line Foreman, Vehicle Service Foreman, Carpenter Foreman, Electrical Foreman…
Must have CDL license and past driving or operating experience. Positions open driving transit buses (requires passenger endorsements), solid waste rear-end loader, side loaders, cherry pickers, dump trucks, etc *LARGE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR STARTING PAY IS $16.95 *TRANSIT OPERATOR STARTING PAY IS $17.90