Mobile Equipment Operator I

Salary : $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location : Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: SUSLA 226609
Department: Southern University-Shreveport
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is one of five campuses comprising the Historically Black Southern University System. Our priority is to aid people from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of their lives and become contributing participants in this community's cultural and economic development. SUSLA has approximately 3,180 undergraduate students, 413 full and part-time employees, including 175 faculty members. The University offers 33 undergraduate degrees, and confers some 350 degrees annually. SUSLA's annual operating budget is approximately $12 million.

The physical plant, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive is more than 100 acres with 11 buildings. SUSLA has two additional locations to provide educational opportunities and accessibility: the Downtown Metro Center providing state-of-the-art allied health programs, and the Aerospace Technology Center at the Shreveport Downtown Airport that houses the FAA-approved Aerospace Technology and Maintenance programs.

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

• This position main responsibilities are to performs incidental repair and construction tasks, makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in good working order.
• Operate mobile equipment such as field tractors with attachments ex. bushhogs, blades, etc. and other types of equipment as a recurring function of the job to accomplish transportation, maintenance or construction tasks.
• Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower graded operators and laborers. and any other tasks requested by supervisor.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Classified
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday .
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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 or assessment 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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

TKeyah Hickmon

Southern University at Shreveport/Human Resource Department

3050 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Shreveport, La 71107
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