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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: Trades Worker II Salary Level: Start: $14.20 - Max Rate: $22.84 (R5) FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Hourly Revised By: Human Resources Revised Date: 01/2023 SUMMARY Under general supervision, this individual is responsible for duties of a skilled level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be…
Job Title: Accountant III Department: Finance Division: Accounting Salary Level: Start $25.45 - Max Rate $42.59 (R15) FLSA Status: Exempt – Salaried SUMMARY Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the organization, assignment, review, and/or performance of tasks to account for…
Code Enforcement Officer IV - Electrical Permit Center Starting: $26.95 - Max Rate: $45.10 Non-Exempt - Hourly SUMMARY Under departmental direction, is responsible for supervising, as well as, participating in the activities of personnel engaged in securing and maintaining compliance with the National Electrical Code, local codes and regulations governing all phases of electrical…
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
Individual is responsible for manual labor of an unskilled and semi-skilled nature under general supervision. General duties include: Loading, unloading and carrying sand, gravel, pipe, lumber, furniture, etc.; operating small equipment and hand tools, maintaining grass, shrubs and trees around the city, as well as cleaning and picking up trash around public buildings. Must be able to…
Auto Mechanic I Salary Level: Start: $15.95 - Max Rate: $25.65 (R7) FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Hourly SUMMARY Under close supervision, this position is responsible for general mechanical work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Repair and maintenance of golf carts and assist in maintenance of automobiles, trucks…