Equipment Operator III; Automated Solid Waste Truck

General Information

This is responsible work in performing a variety of manual tasks in the operation of one or more types of heavy motor equipment.

• Mobile County $45,774 – $73,177
• City of Mobile $39,539 – $63,210
• City of Prichard $35,664 – $55,320
• City of Chickasaw $33,156 – $51,432
• City of Saraland $41,470 – $66,296
• City of Citronelle $33,127 – $52,959
• City of Bayou La Batre $33,738 – $53,936
• City of Satsuma $38,507 – $61,560
• Mobile Area Water and Sewer Systems $44,658 – $71,394
• Mobile Housing Authority $43,569 – $69,652

* Amended 10/11/2025

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Completion of a minimum of the eighth grade, preferably high school graduation or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year’s experience with the ability to demonstrate skill in the operation of one or more pieces of Equipment Operator III level equipment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement:
Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license for the type of equipment operated. An exception may be made for the specific equipment listed below. This equipment will require that a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement (if applicable) is obtained prior to completion of the six month working test period.

• Equipment Operator III Exception list (CDL required within 6 month WTP):
  Track mounted lift crane, Track mounted dragline or clamshell, Pavement milling machine, Self-loading scraper, Hydraulic dredge, Dozer, Special floating crane, Electronic Screed

For details, please see (additional information available upon request).

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a Job Opps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251‑470‑7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

The specific benefits associated with this position will be provided at a later time.