MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU is seeking a skilled vehicle operator to operate and maintain campus motor vehicles and rolling equipment for transportation, maintenance, and construction tasks. This position is designated as essential personnel, requiring availability for campus emergencies after hours and during closures.

A current Driver's License is required, along with the ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift heavy loads. Excellent English communication skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Driver's License and be able to operate and maintain campus vehicles and rolling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret a Greater New Orleans metropolitan road map.
• Must work outdoors in all weather and lift 50 pounds or more as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Properly and safely operate campus equipment including Bobcat tractor, passenger van, pickups and service trucks.
• Transport parts, materials, and coworkers between campus locations as needed.
• Perform exterior cleaning, grounds and field maintenance as assigned.
• Assist other departments with work orders and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Driver's License

Vehicle operation

Equipment maintenance

Reading maps

Hand tools

Ladders/lofts access

Safety procedures

English communication

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Job description

This is skilled work mainly operating and maintaining motor vehicles and rolling equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance and construction tasks.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

This position is considered an essential personnel position and must be available to respond to campus emergencies after nonbusiness hours and during campus closures. The employee may be assigned to the emergency team that remains on campus and/or evacuates to an offsite location during emergency events. Must have a current Driver's License. Knowledge of general motor vehicle and rolling equipment operation and maintenance techniques, methods and procedures. Skill in performing general motor vehicle and rolling equipment operation and maintenance functions. Ability to complete general motor vehicle and rolling equipment operation and maintenance duties and responsibilities. Ability to read and interpret a greater New Orleans metropolitan road map. Ability to use hand tools and power tools and equipment properly. Ability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds; work in tight and awkward spaces; work off of roofs, cat walks, and other elevated areas. Ability to carry or otherwise move loads of 50 pounds or more (pipe, wire, tool boxes, etc.). Ability to understand and apply University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges. Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work area in order to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries to the people or damage to the vehicles. Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• properly and safely operate the following equipment: Bobcat tractor, passenger van, pickup truck, dump body truck, stake body truck, sweeper, power washer truckster, rental equipment and other equipment used in daily or for special purpose tasks
• picks up parts and materials from vendors
• transports co-workers or other persons between-points on and/or off institution grounds
• building exterior clean-up
• tree maintenance
• intramural field maintenance
• assists other departments as assigned work orders