Heavy Equipment Operator I 633605

Heavy Equipment Operator

I 633605

494164 Stillwater

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

(STW) Staff Full-time High school diploma or equivalent

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Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Justin Nicholas, justin.nicholas@okstate.edu Work Schedule Monday through Thursday, 6:30am - 4:30pm with occasional weekends Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contract information for three professional references. About this Position Skilled work in various types of heavy equipment operations, including the use of backhoes, tractors, Dingos, lawn mowing equipment, skid steer, tree saw, tillers, box blade, dump truck, and other mechanical equipment. The position will operate equipment in support of new construction projects and will be involved in daily park/lake maintenance, including mowing, cedar tree removal, and other duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities include performing general and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations on all Lake Carl Blackwell grounds. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing carpentry, minor construction, painting, plumbing, and other activities necessary to maintain the safety and appearance of the grounds. The role also requires the safe operation of power equipment, weed eaters, chainsaws, and hand tools. The role requires working outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. It involves operating machinery with potentially hazardous noise levels and moving parts. Frequent, strenuous physical activity is necessary, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, and lifting. The position involves heavy manual labor, demanding the physical ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds. Appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves and safety glasses, must be used as required; these items are provided for purposes beyond personal use. Employees may be required to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and during periods when the University is closed, as deemed necessary by management to complete projects or address emergencies. Required Qualifications High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Two years of experience in operating various types of heavy equipment: hoe, Tractors, Skid Steer, Bat Wing Mower, Z Track Mower, Marshall Tree Saw, box blade, dump truck, or similar equipment in construction or agricultural industries. Certifications, Registrations, and/or

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A valid Oklahoma Driver's License must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

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Ability to read, write, and follow oral instructions. This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.