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Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location St. Gabriel, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

R00119646

Department LSU Agricultural Center Opening Date 08/26/2026 Closing Date 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of nine campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture's valuable contributions to the state's economy. Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

The Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Heavy will operate heavy mobile equipment to accomplish farming operations in support of field research related to breeding improved sugarcane varieties and production practices. Maintain drainage systems (10%) Operate tractor-mounted precision laser and leveling equipment and other dirt moving equipment (10%) Maintain roads and sugarcane loading sites (10%) Operate tractors 117-150 hp with various field implements (50%) Operate mechanical sugarcane combine harvester (10%) Perform routine maintenance on all equipment as needed (10%)

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Job Appointment This is a grant funded position.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Location:

USDA-ARS

Sugarcane Research Station in Shriever, La. This position is not eligible for remote employment. The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Apply online at https:

//lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at rsmelley@agcenter.lsu.edu. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others