Equipment Operator 1-U

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified operator to run heavy motorized equipment for hauling trash, salting, snow plowing, mowing, and street maintenance. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, plus 3 months experience operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, equipment maintenance, and following safety practices; physical work outdoors with lifting up to 50 pounds and exposure to varying weather. UC offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three (3) months experience in operating heavy motorized equipment.
• Three (3) months training in safety practices associated with operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment to haul trash, spread salt, plow snow, mow grass, and perform street maintenance.
• Perform general labor and maintenance functions; load/unload freight; arrange stock in warehouse; repair guardrails; dig ditches; move equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping conditions as prescribed by area.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

You are invited to apply to be considered for the vacancy position.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Job Overview

Operate motorized equipment to haul trash, spread salt, plow snow, mow grass, clean streets and perform other highway maintenance operations.

Essential Functions

• Operate any combination of following motorized equipment to haul trash, spread salt, plow snow, mow grass, clean and repair streets, spray weeds, move and load supplies and materials (i.e., power or two broom, 1-ton brush chipper, concrete saw or vibrator; 3-ton and/or 8-ton ditcher, ditch shaper, 3-yard, 8-ton dump truck, 6- and/or 10-tone dump truck, 10-ton tandem axle dump truck, electricade with trailer, forklift, 2- or 4-wheel drive front-end loader, generator, 13,000-23,000 pound grader, hammers and jack hammer, 6-ton loader, mowers 'rear brush hog, rear flail, cutter bar, under 60 cubic inch, push, side mount rotary], -ton, -ton and 1-tone pick up truck or van, plow and spreader, tractor mounted pot hole digger/auger, 4-6-ton roller patcher, 5-8-ton roller, sand blaster, chain saws, pavement joint sealer, sewer jet, sewer eel, hydraulic and/or stone box spreader, spade, stake truck, stump cutter, 300-gallon tar kettle, tar distributor, tractors under 190 cubic inches, berm drag tractor and/or tractor with cutter bar, water pumps, weed eaters, 24-foot straight truck).
• Perform general labor and maintenance functions; load and unload freight; arrange stock in warehouse; repair guardrails; dig ditches; move equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping conditions as prescribed by area.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Trainings/Certifications

Valid driver's license with an acceptable record

Required Experience

Three (3) months experience in operating heavy motorized equipment

Three (3) months training in safety practices associated with operation of heavy equipment

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages

Ability to read and write common vocabulary

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Seldom
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Talking - Continuously
• Standing - Continuously
• Walking - Continuously
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Continuously
• Crouching - Continuously
• Crawling - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Shoveling - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often
• Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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