Job Description

About this Job
Why Work at ULM?
At the University of Louisiana Monroe, you're more than an employee-you're part of a vibrant campus community committed to growth, innovation, and student success. ULM offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all in the heart of Northeast Louisiana. Whether you're advancing your career or just starting out, ULM is a place where your work truly matters.
We are seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator 2 to join our team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the university's grounds by operating a variety of mobile and grounds-maintenance equipment.
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 found .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Operation of one or more of the types of equipment enumerated as a primary, regular, and recurring function of the job.
• Operates field tractors with power rating over 52 horsepower, tractors may be equipped with attachments such as bush hogs, belly attachments, blades, hoes, loaders, etc.
• Operates dump trucks with rated capacity over 6 yards.
• Provides guidance to oversee the work of lower graded operators and laborers in grounds.
• Oversees and assists with loading and unloading of vehicles.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location: This vacancy resides at the University of Louisiana Monroe Physical Plant
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mary Earl -
University of Louisiana at Monroe HR Services
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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):

Skills Required