What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator III (Backhoe) position at Mobile County, Alabama?
General Information
This is responsible work in performing a variety of manual tasks in the operation of one or more types of heavy motor equipment.
JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE
MOBILE COUNTY $44,658 - $71,392
CITY OF MOBILE $39,539 - $63,210
CITY OF PRICHARD $35,664 - $55,320
CITY OF CHICKASAW $33,156 - $51,432
CITY OF SARALAND $41,470 - $66,296
CITY OF CITRONELLE $33,127 - $52,959
CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE $33,738 - $53,936
CITY OF SATSUMA $38,507 - $61,560
MOBILE AREA WATER & SEWER SYSTEM $44,658 - $71,394
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $43,569 - $69,652
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 III level equipment; or a combination of education and 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 III Exception list: (CDL required within 6 month WTP)
Track mounted lift crane
Track mounted dragline or clamshell
Pavement milling machine
Self-loading scraper
Hydraulic dredge
Dozer
Special floating crane
Electronic Screed
Description
For details, please see Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III | 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
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
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
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III (BACKHOE) 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. Do you agree to comply with this special requirement?
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have operating a Dozer.
Equipment Operator III (BACKHOE) requires one year of experience operating a DOZER. Describe your experience operating a BACKHOE, indicating your title(s), name of employer(s), duties and responsibilities, and dates of employment (month/year) duties were performed with each employer. NOTE: In order to receive credit, work experience, indicating the employer name, dates of employment, duties performed, hours worked, etc. must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. If you have no experience operating a DOZER, enter "None" in the blank space below.
08
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.
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.
10
Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
This is responsible work in performing a variety of manual tasks in the operation of one or more types of heavy motor equipment.
JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE
MOBILE COUNTY $44,658 - $71,392
CITY OF MOBILE $39,539 - $63,210
CITY OF PRICHARD $35,664 - $55,320
CITY OF CHICKASAW $33,156 - $51,432
CITY OF SARALAND $41,470 - $66,296
CITY OF CITRONELLE $33,127 - $52,959
CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE $33,738 - $53,936
CITY OF SATSUMA $38,507 - $61,560
MOBILE AREA WATER & SEWER SYSTEM $44,658 - $71,394
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $43,569 - $69,652
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 III level equipment; or a combination of education and 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 III Exception list: (CDL required within 6 month WTP)
Track mounted lift crane
Track mounted dragline or clamshell
Pavement milling machine
Self-loading scraper
Hydraulic dredge
Dozer
Special floating crane
Electronic Screed
Description
For details, please see Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III | 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
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
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
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III (BACKHOE) 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. Do you agree to comply with this special requirement?
- Yes
- No
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
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have operating a Dozer.
- 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
Equipment Operator III (BACKHOE) requires one year of experience operating a DOZER. Describe your experience operating a BACKHOE, indicating your title(s), name of employer(s), duties and responsibilities, and dates of employment (month/year) duties were performed with each employer. NOTE: In order to receive credit, work experience, indicating the employer name, dates of employment, duties performed, hours worked, etc. must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. If you have no experience operating a DOZER, enter "None" in the blank space below.
08
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.
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.
10
Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
- Yes
- No
Salary : $44,658 - $71,392
