Equipment Operator Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Equipment Operator University of Memphis – 4.2 Memphis, TN Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18.38 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Heavy equipment operation Mid-level CDL High school diploma or GED Driving Dump truck Backhoe operation 2 years Full Job Description Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 001965 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department PP Landscape Minimum Position Qualifications High School diploma or GED and two years experience operating heavy equipment and landscape work experience. Relevant experience may substitute for appropriate education or experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Special Conditions Work Schedule Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This position is considered to be an emergency crucial employee, additional hours may be required during peak times, emergencies, and or emergency closings. Posting Date 05/08/2025 Closing Date 05/16/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $18.38 per hour

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Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 250 pounds with appropriate tools or moving equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, toxic chemicals, animals, close spaces and is required to climb ladders to access high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Applicant has skills in operation of a backhoe, driving a dump truck and other heavy equipment. Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) Job Duties Duties & Responsibilities Cleans work area; keeps roll off dumpsters and piled materials areas clean; cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Monitors equipment operation; checks gauges; listens for abnormal sounds; corrects or reports problems. Duties & Responsibilities Inspects job site; determines appropriate method of doing project. Duties & Responsibilities Maintains 100 tree arboretum and their signs. Uses chainsaw to cut up large fallen limbs and haul away debris. Duties & Responsibilities Operates heavy equipment to accomplish assigned task. Duties & Responsibilities Performs general landscape project work such a, mulching, laying sod, and planting trees, shrubs, and other plants. Waters and maintains newly planted trees, shrubs and lawns as needed. Duties & Responsibilities Transports equipment and any needed materials or supplies to and from job site. Duties & Responsibilities Performs other duties assigned.