Mobile Equipment Operator 1

LSU Shreveport is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Mobile Equipment Operator 1 in the Facility Services department. This role involves operating light to medium-duty equipment to support campus maintenance and operations. We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in an outdoor, hands-on environment. Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Responsible journeyman level; works in Facility Service at LSU-S. Incumbent will perform the following duties:

Operate hydraulic driven lawn mowers with up to a 6' wide cutting path.

Operate medium to large farm type tractors with power up to 52 horsepower, equipped with bush hogs,
blades, disks, tractor mounted edger or other attachments.

Operate trimmers, edgers, blowers and other hand held devices for grounds upkeep.

Operate CAT style equipment to include forklift blades, back hoes attachment or earth moving blade.

Make minor repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment on a daily basis.

Operate chain saws, pole saws and other chain driven style equipment to maintain campus trees,
bushes, and shrubbery.

Operate cars/trucks for on and off campus missions including deliveries, pick-ups etc. Maintain
accurate records when doing so.

Move furniture for other departments as needed.

Inventories equipment and supplies as needed; informs management of equipment shortages and needs.

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.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:
Jennifer Isaac

LSUS Department of Human Resource Management

Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS

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LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu

LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.