Mobile Equipment Operator Light

Grambling State University; Marrero (LA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grambling State University is seeking a maintenance worker to perform physical tasks and operate light equipment. The role involves manual labor and operating various power tools with no prior experience required.

The position is probationary (up to 24 months) and supports the university's facilities operations. Compensation will reflect qualifications and experience, in line with state employment standards.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsabilités

• Operates motorized equipment including zero-turn riding lawn mowers, push mowers, line trimmers and other equipment to support operations.
• Operates small handheld power equipment such as pole saws, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment including disassembling/reassembling parts, lubricating and fueling equipment.
• Assists Foreman A to ensure routine maintenance and minor repairs are performed.
• Drives crew trucks towing trailers between work sites.
• Performs labor duties during off-season and inclement weather days, including cutting trees and picking up trash.
• Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment.

Description du poste

OUR MISSION

TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This position provides physical effort to accomplish a variety of manual tasks and skilled light equipment operation.

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

• Operates motorized equipment, including zero-turning-radius commercial riding lawn mowers, push lawnmowers, line trimmers, and other equipment to support operations under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
• Operates small handheld power equipment such as pole saws, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Assists mechanic with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, and lubricating and fueling equipment.
• Assists Foreman A in ensuring minor repairs are performed, and routine user maintenance is completed as scheduled and/or required.
• Drives crew trucks towing trailers on and between work sites.
• Performs labor duties during off-season and inclement weather days by cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, and using mowers and weed trimmers.
• Performs a wide variety of physical labor functions, such as moving, loading, and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months

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

Compensation

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

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