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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 - WAE

Salary

$17.18 - $30.92 Hourly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

MEQ2-213416-092925-HC

Department

Louisiana Works

Division

Office of Workforce Development

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Workforce Development

Division: Rapid Response

The Mobile Equipment Operator 2 WAEis a part-time, as-needed position responsible for operating a Mobile Workforce Center—a 40-foot, state-of-the-art unit equipped with two slide-outs and 13 computer stations. The unit is deployed in response to events such as permanent business closures, mass layoffs, or natural and other disasters that result in significant job losses.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.

Mission

We are dedicated to empowering Louisianans to achieve self-sufficiency, supporting businesses with skilled talent, fostering a thriving workforce, and strengthening our communities across the state.

Vision

Every individual is provided with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers, and every employer thrives with access to a highly skilled workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103440) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:

•Operate and transport the Mobile Workforce Center safely to designated sites.

•Set up, operate, and secure equipment, including leveling jacks, generators, HVAC systems, security system, radios, PA system, awning, wireless receiver dish, electrical controls, computers, displays, wheelchair lift, and sewerage system.

•Conduct pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle and unit.

•Maintain operational readiness by inspecting equipment before deployment and maintaining checklists and records.

•Perform routine servicing of the vehicle (refueling, monitoring tire pressure, adding diesel exhaust fluid, etc.).

•Track and report working hours.

•Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

•Experience driving vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 pounds.

•Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) before appointment.

•Ability to safely operate and stage all unit components (generator, slide-outs, levelers, etc.).

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type:This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE (When Actually Employed), limited to 1,245 working hours in 12 months. **Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.**

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

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.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Heather Courville

[email protected]

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAMEagency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Do you have experience driving a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,0000 lbs?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a valid Louisiana Class B Commercial Driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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

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