Heavy Equipment Operator 29744

As the Heavy Equipment Operator (S3) for the Purdue Grounds Department, you will:

• Operate Heavy Equipment in support of University Department Projects, Gravel Pit Operations and Utility repairs
• Perform all duties related to the maintenance, construction/repair of campus streets, roads, parking lots and parking garages
• Assist with all duties related to street signage and markings on campus
• Assist with snow removal on campus streets, roads, parking lots, garages, and airport facility

Education & Experience:

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience operating Heavy Equipment required. (I.e., backhoe, bulldozer, 1 1/2 ton trucks, front end loader etc.)

Skills Required:

• Valid US Driver’s License
• Ability To Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) Within 90 Days of Hire
• Maintain A CDL License, Including Successful Completion of Required Medical Examinations.
• Ability to obtain Competent Person Certification for excavations.
• FAA Certification in Airport Safety and Snow Removal
• Leadership Abilities
• Good Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability To Give Verbal and Written Instructions
• Ability To Read and Interpret Maps, Blueprints and Schematics Required.
• Preventative Maintenance of Heavy Equipment.
• Computer skills
• Able to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs. frequently.
• Extreme visual concentration
• Ability to work outdoors 90% of the time or more.
• Ability to climb in and out of equipment frequently daily.
• Position requires working in all types of weather conditions, manual dexterity and coordination for equipment operation, frequent sitting on equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person