CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATOR-(T231441)
Description
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR
The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe thegeneral content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
Description
To perform a wide variety of construction, demolition, and landscaping tasks requiring the use and
operation of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles including bulldozers, tractors, front-end loaders,
and bobcats. To perform concrete, asphalt work, welding and fabrication. To respond to routine,
emergency, and unusual service requests and support the campus during weather events.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE :
- Performs a variety of construction, demolition, and landscaping duties requiring the operation of
commercial vehicles including dump trucks with a gross weight rating or gross combination weight
of 26,001 pounds or more. Operates a variety of heavy equipment including dump tractors, ditch
witches, bobcats, small cranes, forklifts, bulldozers, and backhoes. Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to schedule.
Builds concrete forms for curbs, gutters, patios, decks, barricades, walls, and other structures. Mixes, pours, and finishes concrete using power and manual equipment.Inspects, assesses, and eliminates hazards, ensuring sidewalks, ramps, and building entrances meet ADA compliance standards.Assists campus customers and other maintenance personnel with special projects which could include demolition, excavation, welding, and fabricating specialized tools, job aides, shelving, and piping.Lifts and transports heavy objects and dumpsters.Assists with moving and installation of large building mechanical equipment.Constructs, maintains and repairs asphalt roads, driveways, and sidewalks using heavy road-building equipment such as road graders, asphalt rollers, and asphalt spreaders.Grades and maintains gravel lots.Prepares construction sites by clearing landscaping, digging trenches, installing pipes, and removing rubble and debris.Performs demolition and renovation work on buildings, sidewalks, roads, driveways, ramps, curbing, piping, walls, and other structures.Performs landscaping tasks including removing, cuttings, and transplanting trees, excavating, cultivating, hauling, bush hogging, grading, and ditch digging.Installs drainage pipes using laser guidance and pipe-laying equipment.Prepares the campus for inclement weather events by filling and placing sandbags, spreading salt, sand, etc.Supports campus operations during weather events and assists with clean-up and debris removal.Follows all safety protocols while maintaining and operating equipment to create a safe work environment and eliminate safety hazards.Attends and actively participates in department meetings and ongoing training. Pursues specialized training and certifications to stay abreast of industry changes and to advance expertise.Interacts with customers, visitors, students, coworkers, and others in a friendly, respectful, helpful, and professional manner.Follows all safety protocols while maintaining and operating equipment to create a safe work environment and eliminate safety hazards.Attends and actively participates in department meetings and ongoing training.Pursues specialized training and certifications to stay abreast of industry changes and to advance expertise.Performs other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of hand and power toolsAbility to operate heavy construction equipmentDemonstrated skills in basic mechanical aptitude, trade mathematics and communications and electronicsAbility to recognize safety hazards and initiate corrective and preventative actionMust be able to work independently and collaboratively as neededStarting Hourly Rate : $18.85 - $27.56 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications)
Qualifications
Primary Location
: University
Job Category
: Facilities
Organization
: 112305030 Campus Services
Employee Status
: RegularShift : Day / 1st ShiftWork Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department / hiring manager) : Onsite