Heavy Equipment Operator

3 weeks ago


Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Rutgers University Full time
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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Category: AFSCME Local 888

Department: IPO-Facilities Utilities

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under minimal supervision, the operator will be required to operate multiple types of excavation equipment.

Key Duties

- Work as lead person in crew, instructing or guiding utility operation workers as required.
- Operate multiple types of heavy excavation equipment as it relates to underground utilities.
- Maintain equipment and report issues to supervisor when repair is needed.
- Perform general mechanical maintenance on equipment.
- Maintain inventory of basic parts and fluids for each unit.

Minimum Qualifications

- High school/vocational school education or equivalent.
- A certification or documented minimum 4 years' experience in the operation of heavy equipment in utility excavation.
- A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A is also required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Good communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Experience in excavation and installation of utility piping and distribution systems.
- Experience operating snow plow equipment during adverse weather conditions.
- Experience in operating high pressure sewer jetting and vacuum equipment.

Special Conditions

- Shift hours/Schedule: 7:00 am- 3:30 pm
- This position requires drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal law.
- Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 24ST2451

Posting Open Date: 10/17/2024

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

- * Are you currently a member of AFSCME - Local 888?

- Yes

- No

- * Do you have high school/vocational school education or equivalent experience?

- Yes

- No

- * Do you have a certification or documented minimum 4 years' experience in the operation of heavy equipment in utility excavation experience?

- Yes

- No

- * Do you currently possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A?

- Yes

- No

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