Mobile Equipment Operator 2

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Employee health clinic

Wellness benefits

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator 2 to operate and maintain motor vehicles and rolling equipment for transportation, maintenance and construction tasks on campus. This essential position requires availability after hours during emergencies and potential assignment to emergency teams.

The role requires a valid driver's license, pre-employment drug test, physical and criminal background check, and probationary appointment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate listed mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
• Picks up parts and materials from vendors.
• Transports coworkers between points on/off campus grounds.
• Perform building exterior clean-up, tree and field maintenance.
• Assist other departments and complete work orders.

Skills

Mobile equipment operations

Driver's license (valid)

Job description

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Mobile Equipment Operator 2.

This is skilled work mainly operating and maintaining motor vehicles and rolling equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance and construction tasks.
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 possess a current Driver’s License in good standings.

Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management [e-mail].

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:

• 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 coworkers 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

Position-Specific Details:

The person applying must possess a valid Driver's License.

Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.

Appointment Type:Probationary Appointment

Compensation:

Starting rate of pay is 17.18 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted Dependent upon applicants’ qualifications.

Location:

LSU Health New Orleans 433 Bolivar Street New Orleans LA 70112

Hours of Operation:

6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown
HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

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