S07 Equipment Operator

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking an Equip Oper S07 to support campus facilities and landscape operations on-site in Ithaca, NY. The role requires operating construction equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety by reporting hazards promptly.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least three years in construction, including underground utilities experience. CDL preferred; wage is governed by UAW collective bargaining, with benefits and relocation not

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in construction, incl. underground utilities and operation of motorized equipment.
• Valid US driver’s license required; travel to job sites may be needed.
• CDL license required or must obtain within 6 months of hire; DOT physical, pre-employment drug test, and random testing.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide variety of construction equipment and vehicles.
• Perform landscape and maintenance tasks, shoveling, paving, and snow removal.
• Report unsafe conditions promptly to campus facilities.
• Be available for call-ins and extended hours to meet seasonal demands.

Skills

Inclusive collaboration

Driver's license

CDL license

Outdoor work endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Construction Technology desirable

Tools

CDL license

DOT physical

Drug test compliance

Job description

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

• Operates a wide variety of construction equipment and motorized wheeled vehicles including commercial trucks and tractors over 25,000 lbs . to provide utilities, general excavation, and construction maintenance support
• Performs manual labor for general maintenance and landscape construction tasks, including shoveling, paving, catch basin minor repairs, cleaning, tamping, snow removal, and other duties that apply
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape/hardscape, equipment, or facilities
• Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow events
• Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) to meet seasonal work demands
• Subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods
• May come into contact with sewage and dead animals
• Regular exposure to bees and pollen
• This position is covered by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement
• At the end of the probationary period employees will be required to pay union dues per article 1 of the agreement

This is a n Endowed, union position within the UAW . The starting pay rate is $ 28.08 /hour.

We are a value-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the construction field, and related equipment operation, to include a minimum of one year’s experience working around underground utilities, operating motorized construction and snowplow equipment
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own) vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites
• CDLB license required or must obtain within 6 months of hire. Must maintain a current DOT physical, pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing .
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members .

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Construction Technology desirable
• Formal training in construction technologies, building trades or equipment operation, helpful
• Current CDL license preferred

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.

Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information click here .

University Job Title

Equip Oper S07

Job Family

United Auto Workers

Level

S07

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Company

Endowed

Contact Name

Tonya Eiklor

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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2026-07-29

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