Equipment Operator III

Equipment Operator III

This is responsible work in performing a variety of manual tasks in the operation of one or more types of heavy motor equipment.

Jurisdictions - Yearly Salary

Mobile County - $45,774 - $57,156

City of Mobile - $40,528 - $50,604

City of Prichard - $35,664 - $44,436

City of Chickasaw - $33,960 - $42,312

City of Saraland* - $43,569 - $54,408

City of Citronelle - $33,127 - $41,364

City of Bayou La Batre - $37,240 - $46,500

City of Satsuma - $40,458 - $50,520

Mobile Area Water & Sewer System - $45,775 - $57,156

Mobile Housing Authority - $45,775 - $57,156

Utilities Board City of Chickasaw* - $30,583 - $38,184

*Amended 06/23/2026

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Completion of a minimum of the eighth grade, preferably high school graduation or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year's experience with the ability to demonstrate skill in the operation of one or more pieces of Equipment Operator III level equipment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement:

Must possess a valid commercial driver's license for the type of equipment operated. An exception may be made for the specific equipment listed below. This equipment will require that a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement (if applicable) is obtained prior to completion of the six month working test period.

Equipment Operator III Exception List: (CDL required within 6 months WTP)

• Track mounted lift crane
• Track mounted dragline or clamshell
• Pavement milling machine
• Self-loading scraper
• Hydraulic dredge
• Dozer
• Special floating crane
• Electronic Screed

For details, please see the Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III | Class Spec Details.

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Paper notifications are not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

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