Mobile Equipment Operator 2

Mobile Equipment Operator 2

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.
• 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.
• 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 this capacity.
• 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.
• Pick-up, loads and delivers surplus property to the University Property warehouse and the State Property Control warehouse. Verifies the correctness of 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 inventory control.
• 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.
• Make recommendation to supervision and management regarding rigging of loads, moving material, including technique, man-power and special equipment required.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

One year of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Special or Physical Qualifications :

Certifications / Licenses :

Class D Driver's License

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details :

https : / / apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov / onestopjobinfo / DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103440

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Ben Manuel at bmanu14@lsu.edu

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS : 17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.