Heavy Equipment Operator I 633605

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Justin Nicholas

Work Schedule

Monday through Thursday 6:30am - 4:30pm with occasional weekends

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$17.00 - $21.00

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contract information for three professional references.

About this Position

Skilled work in various types of heavy equipment operations including the use of backhoes tractors Dingos lawn mowing equipment skid steer tree saw tillers box blade dump truck and other mechanical equipment. The position will operate equipment in support of new construction projects and will be involved in daily park/lake maintenance including mowing cedar tree removal and other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities include performing general and preventive maintenance repairs and renovations on all Lake Carl Blackwell grounds. Responsibilities include installing maintaining and repairing carpentry minor construction painting plumbing and other activities necessary to maintain the safety and appearance of the grounds. The role also requires the safe operation of power equipment weed eaters chainsaws and hand tools.

The role requires working outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. It involves operating machinery with potentially hazardous noise levels and moving parts. Frequent strenuous physical activity is necessary including standing walking bending stooping carrying and lifting. The position involves heavy manual labor demanding the physical ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds. Appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves and safety glasses must be used as required; these items are provided for purposes beyond personal use.

Employees may be required to work overtime including evenings weekends and during periods when the University is closed as deemed necessary by management to complete projects or address emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Two years of experience in operating various types of heavy equipment: Backhoe Tractors Skid Steer Bat Wing Mower Z Track Mower Marshall Tree Saw box blade dump truck or similar equipment in construction or agricultural industries.

• Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

  A valid Oklahoma Drivers License must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

• Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

  Ability to read write and follow oral instructions. This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.