Mobile Equipment Operator

At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.

McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.

The Grounds Department is accepting applications for a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 position. This position operates mobile equipment to perform primary, regular, or recurring grounds work necessary for the beautification, growth, and maintenance of the properties for the university.

This position requires Drug Testing either because it involves safety and security sensitive work, operation/maintenance of public vehicles or the supervisor of employees engaged in the operation/maintenance of public vehicles and may require possessing a valid driver s license or commercial driver s license.

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Successful Behaviors: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one s actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Successful Behaviors: Works well with others, contributes consistently, and supports the team.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

The Mobile Equipment Operator 1 will:

• Operates the following types of equipment on a regular basis: field tractors with power rating up to and including 52 horsepower, tractors with bush hogs, blades, loaders, hoes, attachments, etc.; gang mowers up to eight feet across, lawn mowers, and smaller handheld equipment such as weed eaters, edges, trimmers, chain saws, etc. to accomplish tasks.
• May operate and drive vans, trucks, and flatbed trucks (one to four tons), dump trucks six yards or less, and forklifts (up to 10,000 lbs.) as necessary.
• Responsible for safe use and minor maintenance of equipment, and report equipment issues and damage to supervisor.
• Perform grounds work that is necessary for acreage facility of 180 acres to include work that involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazard materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Extensive physical activity that requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Assist other grounds crew when necessary to perform other related mobile equipment duties as assigned by foreman, superintendent, or director.

Position-Specific Details :

Location and

Work Schedule:

• McNeese Grounds Department
• Monday - Thursday: 6:45 AM - 4:15 PM
• Friday: 6:45 - 10:45 AM

Appointment Type
:
This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime can be mandatory. The selected candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background search to include criminal history and is subject to drug/alcohol testing at new hire and on a random basis.

This position may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.

• Entry Pay Rate: $16.06 / hourly
• Pay Level: WS209
• Job Code: 103460
• SCS Position #:164847
• MSU Position #: C99198

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment

Office of Human Resources

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