Lead Heavy Equipment Operator & Site Crew Lead

UMA; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Maine in Orono is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to manage heavy equipment on campus projects. You will trailer excavators, perform snow removal, landscaping, line striping, and assist with site setup and safety compliance.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Class A CDL, five years of heavy equipment experience, OSHA/NIOSH/DOT familiarity, and trailer excavator experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.
• Five years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Exposure to OSHA/NIOSH/DOT regulations.
• Trailering excavator experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment across campus projects.
• Trailer excavator to job sites and perform snow removal.
• Landscaping, lawnmowing, line striping, and event setup/teardown.
• Set up worksites and oversee safety compliance.
• Read blueprints and ensure project safety standards.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; supervise other operators.
• Provide dig safe instructions and coordinate workflow.
• Document maintenance and fleet needs.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment inspection

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Maintenance planning

Team supervision

Heavy manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL

Five years heavy equipment experience

OSHA/NIOSH/DOT familiarity

Trailer excavator experience

Job description

The University of Maine in Orono is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to manage heavy equipment on campus projects. You will trailer excavators, perform snow removal, landscaping, line striping, and assist with site setup and safety compliance.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Class A CDL, five years of heavy equipment experience, OSHA/NIOSH/DOT familiarity, and trailer excavator experience.