NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Heavy
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$3,649/mo - $6,566/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. The role involves operating refrigerated trailer combinations to deliver USDA donated bulk commodities and ensuring the accuracy and condition of food during transport and delivery.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for operating State-assigned refrigerated trailer combinations (18-wheeler) to deliver USDA donated bulk commodities to various recipient agencies each month in assigned area. Currently have approximately 15 assigned schools to make monthly deliveries. Recipient agencies also include correctional facilities and residential agencies
Schedule delivery appointments to assigned recipient agencies
Schedule appointments, as needed in the absence of the warehouse manager, from vendors bringing bulk material to the warehouse
Review Bills of Lading, in the absence of the warehouse manager, for receipt of inbound shipments for accuracy of material received, quantity received, condition of food, and temperature
Review pick tickets for deliveries of outbound shipments from the warehouse for accuracy of material being delivered, quantity shipped, condition of food, and temperature
Inspects assigned fleet property daily for wear and reports issues/preventive maintenance to Warehouse Director for immediate attention
Transfer food between state-owned and state-contracted warehouses throughout the State of Louisiana
Incumbent is “on call” during federally declared disasters such as hurricanes and flooding
Must be willing and able to drive a forklift to load and unload tractor-trailers in the absence of a Warehouse Technician
Must accept other work-related assignments from the Agriculture Assistant Division Director or Warehouse Director to ensure the Food Distribution Program meets its objective
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations
Current Commercial Class A Driver's License
High School diploma or GED equivalency
Benefits
Employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental 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.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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