Mobile Equipment Operator 1
About The Position
McNeese State University’s Grounds Department is hiring two Mobile Equipment Operators 1 to operate mobile equipment and perform regular grounds work supporting the beautification, growth, and maintenance of university properties. The position covers grounds work across a 180-acre facility and includes operation, safe use, and minor maintenance of equipment, as well as reporting equipment issues or damage to a supervisor. Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, including extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazard materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises. The role requires strenuous physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Some hazards and physical risks are present, requiring basic safety precautions. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position. Overtime may be mandatory. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The entry pay rate is $16.06 per hour. The selected candidate must undergo a comprehensive background check, including a criminal history review, and drug and alcohol testing upon hire and randomly during employment. A valid driver’s license and clear driving record may be required if driving on behalf of the University.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- A valid driver’s license and clear driving record may be required if driving on behalf of the University.
- Must undergo a comprehensive background check, including a criminal history review.
- Must undergo drug and alcohol testing upon hire and on a random basis throughout employment.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
- Follow basic safety precautions in a work environment involving hazards or physical risks.
Responsibilities
- Operate field tractors rated up to and including 52 horsepower, tractors with attachments such as bush hogs, blades, loaders, and hoes, gang mowers up to eight feet across, lawn mowers, and smaller handheld equipment such as weed eaters, edgers, trimmers, and chain saws.
- As necessary, operate and drive vans, trucks, flatbed trucks of one to four tons, dump trucks of six yards or less, and forklifts up to 10,000 pounds.
- Perform grounds work needed to maintain the university’s 180-acre facility.
- Use equipment safely, perform minor equipment maintenance, and report equipment issues and damage to a supervisor.
- Assist other grounds crew members with related mobile equipment duties as assigned by the foreman, superintendent, or director.
Benefits
- 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
- Supplemental benefit programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
