Mobile Equipment Operator I

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) seeks a maintenance-oriented candidate to perform incidental repair and construction tasks, operate field tractors with attachments, and oversee junior operators. The role supports campus facilities on the Shreveport campus and at related centers.

Work hours are 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with compensation determined by qualifications and experience. No prior experience is required, making this an entry-level opportunity within a state

Qualifications

• No experience is required.
• Classified appointment.
• Work schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Performs incidental repair and construction tasks.
• Operates mobile equipment such as field tractors with attachments (e.g., bushhogs, blades).
• Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower graded operators and laborers.

Skills

Maintenance

Equipment operation

Tools

Field tractors

Job description

Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is one of five campuses comprising the Historically Black Southern University System. Our priority is to aid people from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of their lives and become contributing participants in this community's cultural and economic development. SUSLA has approximately 3,180 undergraduate students, 413 full and part-time employees, including 175 faculty members. The University offers 33 undergraduate degrees, and confers some 350 degrees annually. SUSLA’s annual operating budget is approximately $12 million.

The physical plant, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive is more than 100 acres with 11 buildings. SUSLA has two additional locations to provide educational opportunities and accessibility: the Downtown Metro Center providing state‑of‑the‑art allied health programs, and the Aerospace Technology Center at the Shreveport Downtown Airport that houses the FAA‑approved Aerospace Technology and Maintenance programs.

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

• This position main responsibilities are to performs incidental repair and construction tasks, makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in good working order.
• Operate mobile equipment such as field tractors with attachments ex. bushhogs, blades, etc. and other types of equipment as a recurring function of the job to accomplish transportation, maintenance or construction tasks.
• Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower graded operators and laborers. and any other tasks requested by supervisor.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Classified

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

TKeyah Hickmon

Southern University at Shreveport/Human Resource Department

3050 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Shreveport, La 71107

318-670-9246