EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (SIDE ARM MOWER)

General Information

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

JURISDICTIONS YEARLY RATE

MOBILE COUNTY $38,508 - $61,561*

CITY OF MOBILE $36,716 - $58,696****

CITY OF PRICHARD $22,992 - $35,664

CITY OF CHICKASAW $23,568 - $36,552***

CITY OF SARALAND $36,653 - $58,595

CITY OF CITRONELLE $28,997 - $46,356

CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE $30,565 - $48,863

CITY OF SATSUMA $34,035 - $54,410***

MOBILE AREA WATER & SEWER SYSTEM $40,458 - $64,679***

PRICHARD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD $37,570 - $60,061

UTILITIES BOARD OF BAYOU LA BATRE $36,653 - $58,595

CITY OF SATSUMA WATER AND SEWER $30,870 - $49,350

UTILITIES BOARD CITY OF CHICKASAW $27,031 - $43,213

• Amended 10/24/2023
• Amended 1/3/2024
• Amended 3/20/2024
• Amended 10/7/2024

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 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. 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 II Equipment Exception list: (CDL required within 6 month WTP)

Side-arm rotary mower

Multi-deck rotary mower

Multi-deck flair mower

Self-propelled roadway compaction equipment

Trenching machine (up to 24 inches)

Highway mower

Rex or landfill compactor

Transfer station or stationary compact

Description

For details, please see the Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board 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 Merit 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 and scanners 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.

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 County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

The specific benefits associated with this position will be provided at a later time.

01

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a class A or B commercial driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

If you do not possess a class A or B commercial driver's license, the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (SIDE ARM MOWER) position will require that a commercial driver's license is obtained prior to completion of the six-month working test period. Do you agree to comply with this special requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience operating a Side Arm Mower. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

05

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
• Master's degree
• Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctoral degree

06

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have operating a SIDE ARM MOWER.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

07

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

• I am not a veteran.
• I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

08

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

09

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question