Job Description

Opening Date: April 9, 2026

Closing Date: April 26, 2026 11:55 pm

Title: MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: CUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS

Campus Location: PHYSICAL PLANT/GROUNDS 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This is skilled work mainly operating and maintaining motor vehicles and rolling equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance and construction tasks.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

This position is considered an essential personnel position and must be available to respond to campus emergencies after nonbusiness hours and during campus closures. The employee may be assigned to the emergency team that remains on campus and/or evacuates to an offsite location during emergency events. Must have a current Driver's License.

Knowledge of general motor vehicle and rolling equipment operation and maintenance techniques, methods and procedures.

Skill in performing general motor vehicle and rolling equipment operation and maintenance functions.

Ability to complete general motor vehicle and rolling equipment operation and maintenance duties and responsibilities.

Ability to read and interpret a greater New Orleans metropolitan road map.

Ability to use hand tools and power tools and equipment properly.

Ability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds; work in tight and awkward spaces; work off of roofs, cat walks, and other elevated areas.

Ability to carry or otherwise move loads of 50 pounds or more (pipe, wire, tool boxes, etc.).

Ability to understand and apply University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges.

Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work area in order to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries to the people or damage to the vehicles.

Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Mobile Equipment Operator 2. Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Starting rate of pay is 17.18 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm



Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• properly and safely operate the following equipment: Bobcat tractor, passenger van, pickup truck, dump body truck, stake body truck, sweeper, power washer truckster, rental equipment and other equipment used in daily or for special purpose tasks
• picks up parts and materials from vendors;
• transports coworkers or other persons between-points on and/or off institution grounds
• building exterior clean-up
• tree maintenance
• intramural field maintenance
• assists other departments as assigned
• work orders

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Certifications or Licenses Required: Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Number of years required to perform the job: 1

Type of experience required to perform the job: Experience in mobile equipment operations.

Special Instructions Summary

• This is a Civil Service Position.
• This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
• Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.
• To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder
• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.
• Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Flexible hours

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