HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (URI)

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Rhode Island (URI) is hiring for a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator I in Kingston. You will operate, adjust, service and maintain a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, including mowing and vegetation control on URI properties.

The role includes occasional minor repairs and compliance with safety standards. The position requires at least one year of relevant experience, a valid CDL Class A or B, and licenses for excavating equipment and hoisting.

Formación

• One year of experience operating heavy diesel and gasoline equipment (GVW > 26,000 lbs) with air brakes and manual transmissions.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Valid Excavating Equipment License.
• Valid Hoisting License.
• Must comply with USDOT Federal Regulations and possess a physician's certificate.

Responsabilidades

• Operate, adjust, service and maintain a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Operate mowers or tractors with attached cutters to control vegetation on URI property.
• Assist in drainage, landscape construction, and utility installations as directed.
• Role includes traffic control and flagging to warn of hazards in work zones.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on URI waterways and facilities as required.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Emergency minor repairs

Traffic control/flagging

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (URI)

Posting Number: CS02336

FTE: 1.00

FLSA:

Pay Rate:

Salary Range: $54,686 - $61,176

Pay Grade Level: Grade 20A

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:

Within the University of Rhode Island (URI), to operate, adjust,service and maintain a variety of heavy construction andmaintenance equipment, occasionally make emergency minor repairs toequipment, and report necessary repairs; to operate mowers ortractors with attached rotary, gang, sickle or other type cuttersto control vegetation in ditches, medians athletic fields, campuslandscapes, farms and other areas on property owned by URI; and todo related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives specific instructions from asuperior who assigns duties and indicates work methods andschedules.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none, although occasionally maydirect the work of one or more manual laborers.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Within the University ofRhode Island (URI), to operate, adjust, service and maintain avariety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment,occasionally make emergency minor repairs to equipment, and reportnecessary repairs; to operate mowers or tractors with attachedrotary, gang, sickle orother type cutters to control vegetation inditches, medians athletic fields, campus landscapes, farms andother areas onproperty owned by URI; and to do related work asrequired.

To operate mowers or tractors with attached rotary, gang, sickle orother type cutters to control vegetation in ditches, mediansathletic fields, campus landscapes, farms and other areas onproperty owned by URI.

To operate power sweeper for cleaning sidewalks, roadways andparking areas.

As required, to operate pneumatic and hydraulic powered tools inthe performance of maintenance work. To load road salt necessaryfor the removal of snow and ice and spread abrasive and de-icingchemicals on roads, parking lots and walkway surfaces.

As required, to load and unload materials such as constructionmaterials, parts, supplies, abrasives and deicing chemicals. Tomount and dismount special equipment such as plow gear, sandersother attachments as needed. To assist in various drainage andutility installations, landscape construction, professional treework, the installation and removal of fencing and signage, dumpstermaintenance, and other upgrades and repairs on URI property asdirected by a supervisor.

To perform the functions of this classification in a variety ofenvironmental and weather conditions.

To remove, dispose or bury dead animals from the campus propertyand bury dead farms animals at the universities maintained land, inaccordance with standard health and safety practices.

As required, to operate various types of motor equipment such astrucks, compressors, and other construction-related equipment. Toperform varied physical laboring tasks as required such as toshovel, rake, sweep and/or dig as directed by a supervisor.

As required, to operate brooms, shovels, and tampers to clean,fill, and compact material in road surfaces.

As required, to assist with routine and non-routine maintenance toall URI waterways.

As required, to assist in traffic control and flagging oncomingtraffic to warn of work zone hazards and construction inprogress.

As assigned, may assist with preventive building and facilitymaintenance work using appropriate tools of the skilled trades. Toperform related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of one (1) year of employment as an operator of heavydiesel and gasoline motor equipment, trucks or other heavyequipment (in excess of 26,000 lbs. GVW with airbrakes and manualtransmissions).

Preferred Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:

A thorough knowledge of the state laws pertaining to the operationof motor vehicles; skill in the operation and routine maintenanceof all types of heavy motorized equipment; a familiarity withgeneral construction and maintenance methods; the ability to makeemergency minor repairs to heavy construction motor equipment;knowledge of the proper use of protective personal equipment suchas respirators, safety goggles, reflective safety vest or jacket,etc.; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED including affiliatedcertificates, or graduation from a vocational program; andExperience:

• 1. Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.
• 2. Possess and maintain a valid Excavating Equipment License.
• 3. Possess and maintain a valid Hoisting License.
• 4. Maintain compliance with the USDOT Federal Regulations of theOmnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
• 5. Be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidencedby a physician's certificate.

Posting Date:

11/05/2026

Closing Date:

11/14/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• 1. Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.
• 2. Possess and maintain a valid Excavating Equipment License.
• 3. Possess and maintain a valid Hoisting License.
• 4. Maintain compliance with the USDOT Federal Regulations of theOmnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
• 5. Be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidencedby a physician's certificate.