Campus Grounds Equipment Operator

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to maintain campus grounds and operate heavy equipment, including snow removal during winter. Responsibilities include driving and servicing a range of vehicles and assisting with turf and planting projects.

Position is full-time with shifts that may rotate and overtime for snow removal and seasonal duties. CDL-B with tanker endorsement required, and US work authorization is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid class B Commercial Drivers License without an air brake restriction.
• Must have tanker endorsement by the time of employment.
• One year of full-time experience in the operation of appropriate equipment in support of grounds maintenance, highway maintenance, parks maintenance, or similar operation.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date.

Responsibilities

• Operate large garbage packers, backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, tractors, snow & ice removal equipment, and other grounds maintenance equipment at least one third of the work time.
• Assist with spraying, turf repair, fertilizing, grass cutting, pruning and planting projects
• Driving large delivery vehicles, loading and unloading, and transporting freight
• Routine service on motorized/ non-motorized vehicles and equipment which includes changing tires, lubrication, check and add fluids, install/remove snow plows, and perform minor repairs
• Moving cargo on and off vehicles
• Removing snow and ice from paved surfaces
• Performing manual labor associated with maintaining campus grounds

Job description

University at Buffalo is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to maintain campus grounds and operate heavy equipment, including snow removal during winter. Responsibilities include driving and servicing a range of vehicles and assisting with turf and planting projects.

Position is full-time with shifts that may rotate and overtime for snow removal and seasonal duties. CDL-B with tanker endorsement required, and US work authorization is mandatory.