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

JurisdictionYearly Salary Mobile County$40,458 - $64,678*City of Mobile $36,716 - $58,696*

City of Prichard $22,992 - $35,664City of Chickasaw$27,276 - $42,312***

City of Saraland $37,570 - $60,061*City of Citronelle$28,997 - $46,356City of Bayou La Batre$30,565 - $48,863City of Satsuma$34,886 - $55,770***Mobile Area Water & Sewer System $40,458 - $64,679**Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board $37,570 - $60,061Utilities Board City of Bayou La Batre$36,653 - $58,595City of Satsuma Water & Sewer Board $30,870 - $49,350*Utilities Board City of Chickasaw $27,031 - $43,213*Amended 10/07/2024

Amended 1/5/2024
Amended 6/27/2024

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 II level equipment; or a combination of education or experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid commercial driver's license for the type of equipment operated.

Special Note

This job posting is for candidates who have at least one year of experience operating a Backhoe. For details, please see the Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (BACKHOE)

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