Equipment Operator

University Of Memphis East; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a heavy equipment operator. This role involves maintaining a beautiful landscape by operating various heavy machinery, ensuring the cleanliness of work areas, and performing essential landscaping tasks. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with a structured schedule and the opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of public spaces. If you have a passion for outdoor work and possess the necessary skills, this position offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment and landscape work.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Cleans work area and maintains tools and equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment for landscape projects.
• Maintains a 100 tree arboretum and performs general landscaping.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Backhoe Operation

Dump Truck Driving

Landscaping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Memphis Career Opportunities

High School diploma or GED and two years experience operating heavy equipment and landscape work experience. Relevant experience may substitute for appropriate education or experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Special Conditions

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This position is considered to be an emergency crucial employee, additional hours may be required during peak times, emergencies, and or emergency closings.

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/08/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/16/2025

Open Until Screening Begins No

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $18.38 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 250 pounds with appropriate tools or moving equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, toxic chemicals, animals, close spaces and is required to climb ladders to access high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Positions Supervised

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicant has skills in operation of a backhoe, driving a dump truck and other heavy equipment.

Additional Position Information

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities

Cleans work area; keeps roll off dumpsters and piled materials areas clean;
cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Monitors equipment operation;
checks gauges; listens for abnormal sounds; corrects or reports problems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Inspects job site; determines appropriate method of doing project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains 100 tree arboretum and their signs.
Uses chainsaw to cut up large fallen limbs and haul away debris.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment to accomplish assigned task.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs general landscape project work such a, mulching, laying sod, and planting trees, shrubs, and other plants. Waters and maintains newly planted trees, shrubs and lawns as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Transports equipment and any needed materials or supplies to and from job site.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs other duties assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your experience in using heavy equipment.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
  • Yes
  • No - (disqualifying)