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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2

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MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2

Salary

$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

R00109447

Department

LSU-Baton Rouge

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/20/2025 12:01 AM Central

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+ Benefits

About this Job

Job Description:

Works on a Special Events and Moving crew which provides logistical and labor support for the moving of University Departments, assists individuals, academic departments and other University groups with logistical support for special events, programs and other activities within major State University, with over 30,000 students and 4,500 full time faculty and staff. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, however, extended hours and weekends may be required in order to meet the needs of the University.

Job Duties:

Operates stakes body or flat bed trucks with a GVW rating of 10,000 to 26,000 pounds to transport various material, equipment, office furnishing, chemical drums and other materials as required for the operation of the university. On occasion may also operate smaller vehicles such as van, pick up trucks or enclosed trucks .-30%

Directs and oversees the loading and unloading of vehicles, material handling, moving office furnishings and performs all the same functions as Laboring personnel involved these services.-25%

Exercise functional supervision over Laborers, Helpers, Mobile Equipment Operator 1's and Custodians 1's and 2's involved in providing moving and hauling services , setting up for special events, moving University Department, moving heavy research and laboratory equipment. Must have a working knowledge material handling and related moving equipment, handling heavy loads, handling office furnishings and computer and other materials and equipment found on a large University, May also supervise student workers in thiscapacity .-15%

Operates a boom truck with a boom rating 8,000 pounds and GVW rating 22,000 pounds. Operates forklifts and scissors lifts with lifting capacity over 10,000 pounds or lift height of 12 feet. Uses safety cages, forklift extender as necessary. Will do power washing.-10%

Pick-up, loads and delivers surplus property to the University Property warehouse and the State Property Controlwarehouse . Verifies the correctnessof delivers and pick-ups by checking University equipment tag numbers against the property control forms and paperworks . Checks work done by laboring personnel to insure correctness and maintain inventorycontrol.-5%

Sets up and assembles multi-sectional staging from 10" to 42" high and risers by doing the actual work or directing the efforts of laboring personnel. Inspects completed work to ensure that it is safe, functional and capable of supporting the intended personnel or activity -5%

Make recommendation to supervision and management regarding rigging of loads, moving material, including technique, man-power and special equipment requ i red .-5%

Exercise functional supervision over laboring personnel performing a wide variety of miscellaneous physical labor functions as required to maintain the efficient operation of the University. Assists as required and performs all the same functions as laboring personnel. Assembles furniture, special events set up, Modular Office systems, shelving and other items using hand tools. Make minor repairs on special events furniture. Other duties as assigned.-5%

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

+ Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

+ This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

+ This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

+ In accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.

+ This position requires the ability to lift at least 20 pounds, walk, stand, bend, ascend and descend stairs throughout the day and move furniture and or equipment of at least 20 pounds. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

Certifications/Licenses:

Class D Driver's License

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) .

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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

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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