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University of Utah Health
Vehicle Operator III
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$59,911 / year median in Utah
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Vehicle Operator III University of Utah Health
- 4.1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $17
- $28 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications CDL B Air Brake Endorsement Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description Details Open Date 08/24/2026 Requisition Number
PRN46011B
Job Title Vehicle Operators Working Title Vehicle Operator III Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3- Skilled FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday
- Friday 6:30 am to 3:00pm start and stop time will vary some over time and on call is required VP Area President Department 00765
- Heavy Equipment Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $17.00 to $28.00 per hour Close Date 11/24/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator on the Construction Crew performs skilled construction, maintenance, transportation, and campus support services utilizing commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
- rated vehicles.
- rated vehicles in compliance with University, state, and federal regulations.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT
: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example:
bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:Vehicle Operator, III :
Requires 3+ years of related experience. Preferences Heavy equipment operation and snow removal experience preferred. Depending on the applicant's qualifications and experience, we are willing to provide in-house training. Looking for someone who is willing to learn and adapt, as we have a wide variety of duties across campus. Class A CDL preferred; minimum requirement is a Class B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements. Asphalt experience preferred, primarily involving patching and repair work. Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu- https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/
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