MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

Salary

$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location

Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

MSU101326C99297-198

Department

McNeese State University

Division

Business Affairs

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

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.

McNeese Grounds Department has two (2) vacant positions for Mobile Equipment Operator 1. 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.

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

Job Duties:

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:

Appointment Type: Open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment, full-time, 40-hour per week and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime may be mandatory.

Compensation:

• Entry Pay Rate: $16.06 p/hr

• Pay Level: WS209

• Job Code: 103460

Work Schedule: M-Th: 6:45AM-4:15PM & F: 6:45-10:45AM

Because this position involves safety and security sensitive responsibilities, including the operation and maintenance of public vehicles and multiple types of equipment, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including a criminal history review, and will also be subject to drug/alcohol testing upon hire and on a random basis throughout employment.

This position involves the operation and maintenance of public vehicles and may require possessing a valid drivers license and a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required 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. Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step to qualifying for this position. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Employment Liaison

Office of Human Resources

kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm