MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

Nunez Community College; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LASERS retirement

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reduction

Job summary

McNeese State University is hiring for the Mobile Equipment Operator 1 position in its Grounds Department. The role involves operating various mobile equipment to maintain university grounds across 180 acres, with emphasis on safety and routine maintenance.

The schedule is typically 40 hours per week with specific shift times. No prior experience is required for this entry-level position; a background check and drug testing will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Operates field tractors with power up to 52 horsepower and other listed equipment to perform grounds tasks.
• May operate vans, trucks, flatbed trucks (one to four tons), and forklifts as needed.
• Responsible for safe use and minor maintenance of equipment and reports issues to supervisor.
• Perform grounds work for 180 acres with exposure to extreme elements, hazards, dust, fumes, and heat.
• Engages in extensive physical activity including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and strenuous work.
• Assist other grounds crew with related mobile equipment duties as assigned by foreman or director.

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.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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.