Mobile Equipment Operator (Level 1 or 2) — Grounds & Fleet

Louisiana State University; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria seeks qualified individuals for Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2 roles to support transportation, maintenance, and construction activities on campus. The positions require operating a range of heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include transporting personnel, supervising junior staff when needed, and performing preventive maintenance on lawn and grounds equipment.

Qualifications

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1: no experience or training required.
• Mobile Equipment Operator 2: one year of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Operates field tractors, dump trucks, vans, buses, forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Oversees and assists with loading/unloading and vehicle records as needed.
• May provide guidance to lower graded operators and laborers.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment to perform transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Transport people between locations and campus facilities as required.
• Assist with maintenance tasks such as grading, mowing, and debris removal.
• Supervise lower graded operators when assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tractor operation

Equipment maintenance

Road/grounds equipment handling

Safety compliance

Job description

Louisiana State University of Alexandria seeks qualified individuals for Mobile Equipment Operator 1 or 2 roles to support transportation, maintenance, and construction activities on campus. The positions require operating a range of heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include transporting personnel, supervising junior staff when needed, and performing preventive maintenance on lawn and grounds equipment.