Heavy Equipment Operator

Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email:
Justin Nicholas, 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.

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.

• 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 Driver’s 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.