Equipment Operator III

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: $40,528 - $64,790
• City of Prichard: $35,664 - $55,320
• City of Chickasaw: $33,960 - $52,692
• City of Saraland*: $43,569 - $69,652
• City of Citronelle: $33,127 - $52,959
• City of Bayou La Batre: $37,240 - $59,535
• City of Satsuma: $40,458 - $64,678
• Mobile Area Water & Sewer System: $45,775 - $73,178
• Mobile Housing Authority: $45,775 - $73,178
• Utilities Board City of Chickasaw*: $30,583 - $48,891

* Amended 06/23/2026

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.

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.

• 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 the Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III | Class Spec Details ().

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Paper notifications are not available; therefore, 'email' should be selected.

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 Civil Service at .

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

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