Mobile Equipment Operator

Position: Mobile Equipment Operator 2
## Mobile Equipment Operator 2

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0100 Landscape Services Building:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 19, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
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Title:

Mobile Equipment Operator 2## Position Type:

Classified## Department:

LSUAM FA - FPO - FS
- Land
- Turf - EZ
- Crew A (Leonard Josh Casborn ))##

Work Location:

0100 Landscape Services Building## Pay Grade:##

Job Description:

This position is required to primarily operate large mowers and tractors ranging in size from 25HP to 125HP on the campus of LSU  at Baton Rouge. Ability to operate equipment safely around pedestrians, employees and other traffic is a primary concern. Acomplete understanding of preventive maintenance and proper operation of these machines is required.  
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* Job Duties:

** 75%- Operate large mowers and tractors ranging in size from 25HP to 125HP that pull large bush hogs, flails, finish mower decks, side bush hogs, etc., in support of mowing activities on the campus and at offsite locations as directed.  10%- Work with landscape crews and construction crews performing a variety of tasks necessary for grounds maintenance.  10%- Perform necessary preventive maintenance, cleaning, greasing, minor repairs and associated record keeping to maintain the equipment in a ready and safe state of operation.

Position is required to maintain the equipment ready for inspection at any time.  5%- Other duties as assigned    
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.
** Special or Physical

Qualifications:

** Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement  accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure. Overtime and Weekend Work.

Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift 50 pounds, be capable of walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.  
** Certifications/Licenses:
** Valid Louisiana Class E License  
** Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
** https://apps
01.civil service.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/Display Job Spec .aspx?

Job Code=103440  
** Range:
**** Minimum/SER:** $17.18/hr.
** 1st Quartile:** $20.62/hr.
** Midpoint:** $24.05/hr.
** 3rd Quartile:** $27.49/hr.
** Maximum:** $30.92/hr hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.## Additional

Job Description:

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Competencies:

None## Special Instructions:

Please fully complete the Experience section of the application, listing out job duties and average weekly hours worked. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application for LSU Civil Service positions.
Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
** Skills Needed:
**** Preferred

Skills:

** A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.## Posting Date:

October 12, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 19, 2026## Additional Position Information:
** Background Check
- ** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
** Benefits
- ** LSU offers outstanding…