CDL Heavy Equipment Operator – Road & Highway Maintenance

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rhode Island seeks a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to manage a fleet of heavy machinery on campus maintenance tasks in Kingston, RI. The role requires operating and maintaining equipment, reporting repairs, and ensuring proper servicing and safety compliance.

Qualified applicants will have knowledge of state vehicle laws, hands-on experience with bulldozers and graders, and the ability to perform minor emergency repairs. A valid CDL and RI CDL license are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state laws for operation of motor vehicles on highways.
• Skill in operation and routine maintenance of heavy motorized equipment.
• Ability to perform ordinary emergency repairs on heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, service and maintain heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, graders, rollers, hydro-cranes and loaders.
• Report necessary repairs and keep equipment clean and serviced (fuel, oil, grease, water, air).
• Occasionally operate light equipment or work as Motor Equipment Operator as required.

Skills

Motor vehicle laws

Heavy equipment operation

Emergency repairs

Maintenance

Education

Eight grade education

Job description

University of Rhode Island seeks a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to manage a fleet of heavy machinery on campus maintenance tasks in Kingston, RI. The role requires operating and maintaining equipment, reporting repairs, and ensuring proper servicing and safety compliance.

Qualified applicants will have knowledge of state vehicle laws, hands-on experience with bulldozers and graders, and the ability to perform minor emergency repairs. A valid CDL and RI CDL license are required.