Equipment Operator III

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.

About the Role

Jurisdictions
Mobile County: $45,774 - $73,177
City of Mobile: $40,528 - $64,790
City of Prichard: $35,664 - $55,320
City of Chickasaw: $33,960 - $52,692
City of Saraland*: $43,569 - $69,652
City of Citronelle: $33,127 - $52,959
City of Bayou La Batre: $37,240 - $59,535
City of Satsuma: $40,458 - $64,678
Mobile Area Water & Sewer System: $45,775 - $73,178
Mobile Housing Authority: $45,775 - $73,178
Utilities Board
City of Chickasaw*: $30,583 - $48,891
*Amended 06/23/2026

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 months WTP)
  Track mounted lift crane
  Track mounted dragline or clamshell
  Pavement milling machine
  Self-loading scraper
  Hydraulic dredge
  Dozer
  Special floating crane
  Electronic Screed

Qualifications

• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
• Select the Equipment Operator III equipment that you have at least 1 year of experience with:
• Describe your experience operating the Equipment Operator III equipment that you have selected.

Skills

• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of total experience you have with the equipment you have selected.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.
• Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range based on jurisdiction: $40,528 - $73,178

Schedule

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Application Instructions

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Paper notifications are not available; therefore, “email” should be selected.

Important Information

• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
• 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 Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Important Information

• 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?
• Do you possess a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license?
• Are you willing to obtain a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license within the first six months of employment?
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
• Select the Equipment Operator III equipment that you have at least 1 year of experience with:
• Describe your experience operating the Equipment Operator III equipment that you have selected.
• Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

Legal/EEO Information

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