Lead Equipment Operator

Job TitleThis classification performs defined responsibilities related to the operation of vehicles and/or heavy equipment of various sizes and complexity, and on various levels of projects.Job DescriptionIncumbents may be assigned to operate a single or multiple types of heavy equipment and may work on defined tasks or multiple phases of a project. This classification may set up the worksite and/or leads a crew based on the campus and project assignment. Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Normal daily work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position pays $26.64/hour.Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Trailer excavator to job sitesSnow removalLandscaping and lawnmowingEvent Set up and tear downLine stripingOffice movesAsphalt patchingGeneral Earth workWrite EstimatesDemolitionManual LaborMaintaining Catch BasinsOversee maintenance needs of equipment, log maintenance and fleet needs by reviewing logs to ensure accuracy, requesting equipment needs, and scheduling maintenanceRead and interpret blueprints for site work and safety compliance, ensure Federal and State regulations are implementedProper setting up work siteInspecting work of other Equipment Operators to ensure they can proceedInspecting and maintaining their equipment; related duties in support of other departmentsProvide work direction and review to tea of Equipment OperatorsProvides dig safe instructions on site, directing crew, determines flow of work, safety follow-ups, inspect work of othersPerforms other duties of a similar nature or levelAbout the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for 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. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.Qualifications: Required:High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)(Class A) Commercial Driver's LicenseFive years of heavy equipment operation experienceExposure to OSHA (State and Federal), NIOSH, DOT confined space regulationsTrailering excavator experienceSkills:Customer service principlesProcedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipmentTraffic laws and regulations governing equipment operationOccupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of assigned motorized equipment; use of assigned tools/equipmentProcedures and techniques involved in assigned work processesAbility to read and interpret blueprintsOccupational requirements per OSHA, DOT, etc.Identifying equipment malfunctionsMaintaining records and reports, if requiredProviding training to other employees, if requiredPerforming heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditionsPositions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds.Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, fire, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, difficult driving conditions, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.Ability to conform to Federal DOT drug and alcohol testing rules and regulations. Ability to work long hours as needed (snow removal and emergency situations) as directed.Other Information:Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 19, 2026.For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster at jodi.munster@maine.edu. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.