Equipment Operator III

Equipment Operator IIIThis is responsible work in performing a variety of manual tasks in the operation of one or more types of heavy motor equipment.Jurisdictions - Yearly SalaryMobile County - $45,774 - $57,156City of Mobile - $40,528 - $50,604City of Prichard - $35,664 - $44,436City of Chickasaw - $33,960 - $42,312City of Saraland* - $43,569 - $54,408City of Citronelle - $33,127 - $41,364City of Bayou La Batre - $37,240 - $46,500City of Satsuma - $40,458 - $50,520Mobile Area Water & Sewer System - $45,775 - $57,156Mobile Housing Authority - $45,775 - $57,156Utilities Board City of Chickasaw* - $30,583 - $38,184*Amended 06/23/2026Minimum 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 craneTrack mounted dragline or clamshellPavement milling machineSelf-loading scraperHydraulic dredgeDozerSpecial floating craneElectronic ScreedAll 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 DirectorThe agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.