Mobile Equipment Operator

About This Job

At the University of Louisiana Monroe, you're more than an employee; you're part of a vibrant campus community committed to growth, innovation and student success. ULM offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development, all in the heart of Northeast Louisiana. Whether you're advancing your career or just starting out, ULM is a place where your work truly matters.

We are looking for a Mobile Equipment Operator 1 to join a team that helps create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for students! You'll play a vital role in keeping campus housing running smoothly by tackling repairs, maintaining facilities, and ensuring students have a great living experience. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and making a visible impact every day, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a dynamic college environment where your skills truly matter.

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 a variety of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g. tractors (bush hogs), gang mowers (up to eight feet across), riding mowers, push mowers, etc.)
• Operates dump trucks for hauling off a variety of items (e.g. trash, debris, aggregates, etc.) for removing unwanted items from facilities compliance with established guidelines. Operates forklifts with lifting capacity over 10,000 lbs
• Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower graded operators and laborers, as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational, promotional

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Name of Contact Person:
Jenny Jones

Agency/Department Name:
University of Louisiana Monroe/Physical Plant

Email: jejones

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