Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2

Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Or 2

Seeking applicants to fill a vacancy as Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2 depending on qualifications.

Function of work : To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of work : Advanced.

Supervision received : General from a foreman or other higher level maintenance, supervisory, or administrative personnel.

Supervision exercised : May exercise functional supervision over lower graded equipment operators or laboring personnel.

Location of work : May be used by all agencies, statewide.

Job distinctions : Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 1 by the requirement to operate mobile equipment that is larger or has more complicated operating and handling characteristics. Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy by the restriction to primary operation of equipment that is lighter and / or less complicated to operate.

Core competencies have not been identified by state civil service for this job title. More information on the SCS competency model can be found here . Examples below are a brief sample of common duties associated with this job title. Not all possible tasks are included. Note : Operation of one or more of the types of equipment enumerated must be the primary, regular, and recurring function of the job.

Transports patients, students, workers, or other persons between homes and institutions on trips, between-points on and / or off institution or agency grounds. Oversees and assists with loading and unloading of vehicle if required. Maintains vehicle records of trips made (mileage, oil and gas consumption, etc.). Operates field tractors with power ratings over 52 horse power; tractors may be equipped with attachments such as bush hogs, belly attachments, blades, hoes, loaders, etc. Operates field tractors with gang mowers over eight feet across or slope mower. Operates dump truck with rated capacity over 6 yards. Operates cargo vans and / or stake body or flatbed trucks with ratings over 4 tons, other than tractor-trailers. Operates buses with over 25 passenger capacity. Operates winch trucks, A frame trucks, aerial back lift trucks, pole trucks, and / or trailer. Operates sign truck. Operates BOB-CAT tractor. Operates garbage or trash trucks with hydraulic loader or compactor. May provide guidance to and oversee the work of lower graded operators and laborers in the maintenance and repair of railroad tracks or other tasks, as required. May also operate auxiliary equipment such as slurry machine, asphalt tank car heater, and auxiliary equipment listed for Mobile Equipment Operator 1. May be required to operate any equipment enumerated for Mobile Equipment Operator 1 when necessary to accomplish work objectives. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guard rail, fencing, fender systems, and cabling at moveable bridges and other structures. Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order.

Minimum qualifications : One year of experience in mobile equipment operations. Note : May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or commercial driver's license.

Function of work : To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

Level of work : Experienced.

Supervision received : General from a foreman or other higher level maintenance, supervisory, or administrative personnel.

Supervision exercised : May exercise functional over lower graded equipment operators or laboring personnel.

Location of work : May be used by all agencies, statewide.

Job distinctions : Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator Light by the requirement to operate larger mobile equipment with more complicated operating and handling characteristics. Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator 2 by the restriction to primary operation of equipment that is lighter and / or less complicated to operate.

Core competencies have not been identified by state civil service for this job title. More information on the SCS competency model can be found here . Examples below are a brief sample of common duties associated with this job title. Not all possible tasks are included. Note : Operation of one or more of the types of equipment enumerated must be the primary, regular, and recurring function of the job. Operates field tractor with power ratings up to and including 52 horsepower; tractors may be equipped with attachments such as bush hogs, belly attachments, blades, loaders, hoes, etc. Operates field tractors with gang mowers up to eight feet across. Operates dump trucks with rated capacity of six yards or less. Operates vans and stake-body or flat bed trucks with load ratings over one ton and up to four tons. Operates buses with 12 to 25 passenger capacity. Operates forklifts with lifting capacity over 10,000 lbs. or lift height over 12 feet. Operates steel wheel rollers. Transports patients, students, workers, or other persons between homes and institutions, on trips on and / or off institution or agency grounds. Operates auxiliary equipment such as asphalt kettle, mud jack, concrete mixer (over two bag capacity), air compressor, jack-hammer, etc. as required. Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower graded operators and laborers, as required. May be required to operate any equipment enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Operator Light when necessary to accomplish work objectives. Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order. Operates front end-loaders, dump trucks, and other equipment in the maintenance and repair of railroad tracks.

Minimum qualifications : No experience or training is required. Note : May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or commercial driver's license.

Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2 job duties :

• 50% Operates forklift to transport, load, unload and store supplies and equipment. Operates and maintains front-end loader and box blade attachment. Makes minor repairs to and cleans equipment as necessary to keep it in good working order. Operates and performs preventative maintenance on ALL lawn equipment. Operates weed-eaters, edgers, blowers and additional handheld power equipment. Operates commercial mowers.
• 20% Operates tractor to pick up trash from campus buildings and empty into dumpster behind Facility Services building. Operates golf cart to pick up campus mail from mailroom and deliver to various departments on campus.
• 20% Performs various mechanical work on all equipment at Facility Services including but not limited to all tractors, lawn mowers, power equipment and all vehicles in the fleet, including inspections and oil changes.
• 5% Operates trucks with trailers for hauling materials, equipment, and supplies on and off campus.
• 5% Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional job description : Competencies : None. Special instructions : Please ensure that all relevant experience and education are listed on your application. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Any questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu . Background check required. Required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or commercial driver's license. Drug screen may be required.

Posting date : November 13, 2025. Closing date (open until filled if no date specified) : November 27, 2025. Additional position information : An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the state of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, NextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.