Equipment Operator CL1
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Job Location:
Augusta, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
UMA is the third-largest public university in addition to its main campus in the states capital UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Equipment Operator Career Level 1 (CL1) in the Maintenance department at the Augusta campus. The Equipment Operator performs tasks related to the operation of vehicles and/or equipment of various sizes and complexity to assist the facilities needs of the campus.
The Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating facilities equipment and for performing tasks related to routine and preventative facilities vehicle and equipment maintenance. The CL1 will respond to emergency calls and may perform basic troubleshooting responsibilities. The employee will perform other campus maintenance tasks including but not limited to snow removal room set-ups grounds maintenance building maintenance and other manual labor. They will work with materials and chemicals associated with cleaning. This position requires the ability to routinely lift carry and move 50 pounds. Must be able to read and follow written instructions work independently and as a team establish priorities maintain records using a computerized work order system and respond to campus emergencies. This position is designated as an essential position requiring the individual to be able to work during periods of inclement weather and/or campus emergencies.
Complete job description(linked).
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the ability to work occasional weekends and nights as required.
Wage:$20.68 per hour or the internal transfer rate. This is a regular full-time position.
Benefits:UMA offers awide range of benefitsfor Service and Maintenance employees including but not limited to tuition benefits (employee and dependent) comprehensive insurance coverage including medical dental vision life insurance and short and long-term disability as well as retirement plan options.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Class C drivers license with a clean driving record
- Related work experience including six months of equipment operation experience
- Knowledge of procedures for operating inspecting maintaining cleaning and storing assigned equipment
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
- Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of assigned equipment
- Experience using associated tools/equipment
- Experience performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
- Ability to identify equipment malfunctions
- Ability to do manual labor including snow shoveling
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to work occasional overtime hours including nights and weekend hours
- Ability to routinely lift carry and move 50 pounds
- Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to establish priorities
- Ability to maintain records and reports using a computerized work order system
- Ability to respond to campus emergencies
- Knowledge of customer service principles
- Ability to provide training to other employees
- Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor students and the general public
This can be a physically demanding position and typically requires: climbingbalancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushingpulling lifting grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. The successful completion of a pre-employment physical assessment is required.
Preferred:
- previous commercial snowplowing experience
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Applications must include:
- A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with a specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
- A resume
- Be prepared to provide three professional references when requested
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received after February 22 2026 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Background screening is mandatory for the successful applicant.
About the University of Maine at Augusta:
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Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, le ... View more
