MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a skilled operator for mobile equipment to maintain campus landscaping. The role involves tractor operations and responsible grooming of over 512 acres, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

One year of experience operating mobile equipment is required. The position notes a probationary appointment with a starting hourly salary, and standard background checks are conducted as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates field tractors with attachments to groom over 512 acres of campus grounds.
• Check lawn equipment and tools weekly; submit work orders for repairs as needed.
• Assist with blowing areas after grooming; work overtime as needed.
• Return equipment clean at day end; check fluid levels daily.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Job description

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

This position operates mobile equipment to provide landscaping and campus grooming to the Southern University Baton Rouge Campus.

One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.

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

Job Duties:

• Operates field tractors that may be equipped with attachments such as bush hogs, belly attachments, blade, hoes, loaders, field tractors with gang mowers, flatbed truck, and responsible for grooming over 512 acreage of campus grounds.
• Check lawn equipment, tools, etc., weekly; submit work orders as needed for repairs on equipment assigned, assist with blowing areas where campus have been groomed, work overtime as needed,
• Return equipment back clean at the end of the workday.
• Check fluid levels before using equipment daily.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The beginning salary is $17.18/hourly.

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

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

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

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.