Equipment Operator I

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

JurisdictionsYearly Salary Mobile County$39,471 - $63,100 City of Mobile $34,947 - $55,868 City of Prichard$21,888 - $33,960 City of Chickasaw$24,132 - $37,440 City of Saraland$37,570 - $60,061 City of Citronelle$28,566 - $45,667 City of Bayou La Batre$32,112 - $51,336 City of Satsuma$34,886 - $55,771 Town of Mt Vernon$25,728 - $41,130 Mobile Area Water and Sewer System$39,471 - $63,101 Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board$35,759 - $57,167 City of Satsuma Water and Sewer $30,852 - $49,321 Utilities Board City of Chickasaw$26,371 - $42,159

Requirements

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 years experience with the ability to demonstrate skill in the operation of one or more pieces of Equipment Operator I level equipment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a driver's license from state of residence. May be required to possess a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement, if applicable. Description For details, please see the Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com). Important Information All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by calling 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.Benefits The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs