Heavy Equipment Operator - Family-Friendly, Full-Time Role

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, NE – seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating trucks, skid-steers, scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, and road graders to support ENREEC facilities operations.

It is a full-time, on-site position with possible after-hours work. Requirements include a high school diploma plus one year of heavy equipment operation, and a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).

Qualifications

• High school plus one year of heavy equipment operation experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of heavy equipment to maintain roads, grade surfaces, excavate, and snow removal.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• May be required to work after hours, on weekends, or holidays depending on weather or emergencies.

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, NE – seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating trucks, skid-steers, scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, and road graders to support ENREEC facilities operations.

It is a full-time, on-site position with possible after-hours work. Requirements include a high school diploma plus one year of heavy equipment operation, and a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).