Heavy Equipment Operator

Working Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator Position #: A01132

Department:

Recycling and Solid Waste Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff # of openings: 1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range:

$27,500.00

Closing:

5/21/26 Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment, such as tractors, trailers, gasoline shovels, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks and other heavy mechanized equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Adhere to the vision and guiding principles of the A-State dept. of Finance and Administration Sort and bail recycling material Maintain and clean recycling building Maintain and service equipment in recycling area Keep lot around recycling building clean and orderly Help load recycled material for transport Service public recycling bins at FM facility Employees will wear daily, the assigned uniform as designated in the Uniform FMOP Exceptions will be in writing for approval by the AVC Ensure all time cards, work orders and other assigned paper work are correct and turned in on time Attend team meetings, open forum meetings, assigned training and any meetings the grounds manager instructs Ensure tools and materials needed to perform daily work assignments are accounted for and in good working order Develop computer knowledge and skills in Banner System, FAMIS, Blackboard, Microsoft Office Suites and general internet usage Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of procedures for operating heavy, complex, mechanized equipment in accord with manual, safety regulations, and other instructions, and the operation of heavy equipment, driving, and moving mechanized equipment Ability to operate heavy, complex mechanized equipment, service and perform minor maintenance on heavy equipment, and understand and carry out oral and written directions and explanations Skill in the operation of heavy equipment

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or need Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management Must be proficient with outside large fork lift Able to use other forklifts, track hoes, back hoes, tractors and other heavy equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf E-Verify Right to

Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf