MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LASERS retirement

Health insurance (BCBS)

Paid holidays

Tuition reduction

Job summary

McNeese State University is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 in Lake Charles to maintain and beautify university grounds. The role involves operating tractors and trucks, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols.

No prior experience required; the position offers full-time schedule, 40 hours/week, and benefits including LASERS retirement, BCBS insurance, paid holidays, and tuition reductions for employees.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but ability to operate grounds equipment is essential.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Possess a valid driver's license when required to drive university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate field tractors, mowers, loaders and related equipment to maintain 180 acres.
• Drive vans, trucks, and forklifts as needed and report equipment issues.
• Follow safety protocols and assist other grounds crew as assigned.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.

McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.

McNeese Grounds Department has two (2) vacant positions for Mobile Equipment Operator 1. This position operates mobile equipment to perform primary, regular, or recurring grounds work necessary for the beautification, growth, and maintenance of the properties for the university.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

The Mobile Equipment Operator 1 will:

• Operates the following types of equipment on a regular basis: field tractors with power rating up to and including 52 horsepower, tractors with bush hogs, blades, loaders, hoes, attachments, etc. gang mowers up to eight feet across, lawn mowers, and smaller handheld equipment such as weed eaters, edges, trimmers, chain saws, etc. to accomplish tasks.
• May operate and drive vans, trucks, and flatbed trucks (one to four tons), dump trucks six yards or less, and forklifts (up to 10,000 lbs.) as necessary.
• Responsible for safe use and minor maintenance of equipment, and report equipment issues and damage to supervisor.
• Perform grounds work that is necessary for acreage facility of 180 acres to include work that involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazard materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Extensive physical activity that requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Assist other grounds crew when necessary to perform other related mobile equipment duties as assigned by foreman, superintendent, or director.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment, full-time, 40-hour per week and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime may be mandatory.

Compensation:

• Entry Pay Rate: $16.06 p/hr

• Pay Level: WS209

• Job Code: 103460

Work Schedule: M-Th: 6:45AM-4:15PM & F: 6:45-10:45AM

Because this position involves safety and security sensitive responsibilities, including the operation and maintenance of public vehicles and multiple types of equipment, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including a criminal history review, and will also be subject to drug/alcohol testing upon hire and on a random basis throughout employment.

This position involves the operation and maintenance of public vehicles and may require possessing a valid driver's license and a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.

Contact Information:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Employment Liaison

Office of Human Resources

[e-mail] or [phone]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.