Campus Grounds & Snow Equipment Operator

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking Construction Equipment Operators to join Campus Operations. The role focuses on operating, servicing, loading and unloading large motor vehicles, and removing snow and ice during winter.

You will handle equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, and plows, support turf projects, and perform routine vehicle maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance on campus grounds.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform routine servicing and minor repairs on motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and compliance in a university campus setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate large garbage packers, backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, tractors, snow and ice removal equipment for at least one third of the work time.
• Assist with spraying, turf repair, fertilizing, grass cutting, pruning and planting projects.
• Drive large delivery vehicles, load/unload, and transport freight.
• Perform routine service on vehicles and equipment including tires, lubrication, fluids, and snow plow installations/removal.
• Move cargo on and off vehicles and manage loading tasks.
• Remove snow and ice from paved surfaces on campus.
• Perform manual labor related to maintaining campus grounds.

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking Construction Equipment Operators to join Campus Operations. The role focuses on operating, servicing, loading and unloading large motor vehicles, and removing snow and ice during winter.

You will handle equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, and plows, support turf projects, and perform routine vehicle maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance on campus grounds.