Construction 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

The University at Buffalo is currently seeking Construction Equipment Operators within Campus Operations. In this role as a Construction Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the operation, routine servicing, loading and unload of large motor vehicles as well as the removal of snow and ice during the snow season.
In this position, you will be responsible for the following:

• Operating 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.
• Assisting 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

This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities

Departmental Operating Needs

• Maintain a valid NYS CDL B driver license w tanker/airbrake endorsement.
• Ability to operate a forklift, front loader and a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds; including moving loads or equipment, traveling and maneuvering of vehicle and safety pre-operation inspections of vehicles.
• Operating riding lawn mower equipment, front loaders, dump trucks and tractors in a safe and efficient manner.
• Seasonal changes in duties will cause shift changes based on seniority, and may potentially result in individuals being placed on second and/or third shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime for snow removal and other seasonal requirements

Minimum 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. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Physical Demands

Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Frequently transports boxes, materials, and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus utilizing provided tools.
Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical tasks, including frequent work in various weather conditions.

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements A CDL is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS and Clearinghouse programs to verify a valid CDL appropriate for the vehicle operated.

Salary Range

Salary Range $40,391

Additional Salary Information

Work Days

Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus As Assigned

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants will be required to provide their driver’s license information and create a Clearinghouse account to enable participation in the License Event Notification Service ( LENS ) and Clearinghouse for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The FMCDS Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow the University at Buffalo to request access from applicants to identify drivers who commit drug and alcohol program violations.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name John White

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Supervisor of Grounds

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 08/28/2026

Date to be Filled

Date to be Filled 10/08/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid class B Commercial Drivers License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a tanker endorsement? If you do not have a tanker endorsement, you must be willing to obtain one by the time of employment to be considered for this position.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • AcademicKeys.com
  • CareerExposure.com
  • CareerWomen.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • DiversitySearch.com
  • GoogleJobs.com
  • HERCjobs.org
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • IMDiversity.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • MBACareers.com
  • Conference
  • Personal Referral
  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].