MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

Salary : $1,284.80 - $2,312.00 Biweekly Location : Pineville, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: PSSC 26-109-JB Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports Opening Date: 07/20/2026 Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs. Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated Mobile Equipment Operator 1 to transport individuals supported by Pinecrest and staff members. We are looking for a dedicated individual who will pick up and transport individuals from and to their various homes, day programs, work sites, and other on-grounds locations via the VAN/SHUTTLE BUS. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Transport individuals to doctors' appointments, assuring they have the best possible health. Operate the Van/Shuttle Bus on weekends at shift change to help with infection control issues Transport employees assigned to monitor individuals at appointments and hospitals to assigned locations and back. Pick up medical charts, supplies, and equipment from on- and off-ground hospitals, doctors' offices and pharmacies to deliver to individuals' homes and nursing departments. Co-instruct the teaching of the 15-passenger van training for all of the weekly new hires in Staff Training (SHUTTLE BUS). Maintain vehicle and equipment daily. Perform oil, tire, gas, and fluid level checks. Complete vehicle mileage logs daily and vehicle checklists at the end of the month. Assist PSSC Police by escorting ambulances and visitors to various locations on Pinecrest grounds. Position-Specific Details: Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Home Life Dispatch Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday Compensation: $16.06/hour - $28.90/hour 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 this job title 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 on your application. Application may be rejected if incomplete Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Jimmie Bernard Pinecrest Supports & Services Center P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, LA 71360 View email address on click.appcast.io Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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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): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others 01 PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center? Yes No 02 PSSC - Do you possess a current valid driver's license? 03 PSSC - Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? Yes No 04 PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A. 05 PSSC - Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 - May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A. 06 PSSC - Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, address (city &state), phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying. Yes No Required Question State of Louisiana