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 $45,774- $73,177

CITY OF MOBILE $39,539 - $63,210

CITY OF PRICHARD $35,664 - $55,320

CITY OF CHICKASAW $33,156 - $51,432

CITY OF SARALAND $40,458 - $64,678

CITY OF CITRONELLE $32,007 - $51,168

CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE $33,738 - $53,936

CITY OF SATSUMA $37,568 - $60,058

MOBILE AREA WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS $44,658 - $71,394

MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $41,470 - $66,296

Amended 10/11/2025

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

Special Note: This job posting is for candidates who have at least one year of experience operating a Track Mounted Hydraulic Excavator (Track hoe).

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.

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

Equipment Operator III (TRACK MOUNTED HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR) (TRACK HOE) 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

03

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

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have operating a TRACK MOUNTED HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (TRACK HOE).

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

05

Describe your experience operating an TRACK MOUNTED HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (TRACK HOE). In your answer, include the names of your employer(s) where you gained this experience and the number of years you performed these duties. Be sure to include this experience in the Work Experience section of your application. If you have no experience in this area, indicate "none" in the space below.

06

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.

07

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.

08

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

Yes
No
Required Question

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