HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); In loco; USD 33.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Rhode Island in Kingston is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to operate, adjust, service and maintain a range of heavy construction and maintenance gear including graders, bulldozers, road rollers, and loaders. You will ensure equipment is clean, fueled, greased and properly serviced, reporting repairs as needed.

The role requires knowledge of state vehicle laws, experience with heavy diesel/gasoline equipment, and possession of a valid commercial driver’s license.

Competenze

• Knowledge of state vehicle laws.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, graders, hydro-cranes.
• Must possess Rhode Island driver’s license and related certifications.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Report repairs and keep equipment clean and serviced.
• Perform emergency minor repairs as required.
• Operate light vehicles when needed.

Conoscenze

Motor equipment operation

Vehicle maintenance

Emergency repairs

Public works knowledge

Formazione

Eight school grades

Descrizione del lavoro

HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Posting Number: CS02335

FTE: 1.00

FLSA:

Pay Rate: $23.96 - $25.04

Salary Range: $23.96 - $25.04

Pay Grade Level: Grade 314G

Union: C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department: Recycling

Campus Location: Kingston

Duties and Responsibilities:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To operate, adjust, service and maintain a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, except power shovels, such as: graders, bulldozers, road rollers, power sweepers, hydro-cranes, front end loaders, and truck and trailer units, etc: and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives specific instructions from a superior who assigns duties and indicates work methods and schedules. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none, although occasionally may direct the work of one or more manual laborers.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To operate, adjust, service and maintain a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, except power shovels, such as: graders, bulldozers, road rollers, power sweepers, hydro-cranes, front end loaders, and truck and trailer units, etc. To be responsible for: the motor equipment assigned for performing tasks; reporting necessary repairs; keeping equipment clean; and maintaining proper servicing, such as fuel, oil, grease, water and air. Occasionally, to make emergency minor repairs to equipment. As required: to operate equipment such as light trucks, compressors, and other light equipment; or to work as a Motor Equipment Operator; or to perform manual labor. To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on the highway; skill in the operation and routine maintenance of all types of heavy motorized equipment, particularly bulldozers, graders, hydro-cranes and similar types of heavy equipment; a familiarity with general construction and maintenance methods employed on highways and other public works; the ability to make ordinary emergency repairs to heavy construction motor equipment; and related capacities and abilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through completion of eight school grades; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as an operator of heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment and trucks such as are used in highway maintenance and construction. OR: any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of the proper operator's license issued in conformance to requirements of the Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles to operate above-described equipment.

Posting Date:

11/04/2026

Closing Date:

11/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS AN ACTIVE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.