Posting Number: req27218
Department: Facilities Mgmt-Operation Svcs
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Equipment Operator position is in the Arbor Care Department. The successful candidate will operate CDL-required, medium-duty boom trucks, wood chippers, and other specialized equipment in support of campus tree care and maintenance operations. The incumbent performs ground-based tree trimming, assists with loading and processing tree debris through wood chippers, and conducts general cleanup of work sites. Responsibilities also include the installation and maintenance of campus banners and support overall grounds and tree maintenance activities.
The Equipment Operator works regularly in challenging outdoor environments, including extreme summer temperatures, dusty conditions, high noise levels, vibration, and exposure to moving mechanical equipment. The Equipment Operator requires a strong commitment to safety, situational awareness, and adherence to established procedures when operating and working around equipment with potentially hazardous moving parts.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Department: Facilities Mgmt-Operation Svcs
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Equipment Operator position is in the Arbor Care Department. The successful candidate will operate CDL-required, medium-duty boom trucks, wood chippers, and other specialized equipment in support of campus tree care and maintenance operations. The incumbent performs ground-based tree trimming, assists with loading and processing tree debris through wood chippers, and conducts general cleanup of work sites. Responsibilities also include the installation and maintenance of campus banners and support overall grounds and tree maintenance activities.
The Equipment Operator works regularly in challenging outdoor environments, including extreme summer temperatures, dusty conditions, high noise levels, vibration, and exposure to moving mechanical equipment. The Equipment Operator requires a strong commitment to safety, situational awareness, and adherence to established procedures when operating and working around equipment with potentially hazardous moving parts.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates and drives a CDL-required medium-duty truck to transport personnel, equipment, tree debris, and materials to and from work sites while following applicable safety procedures, departmental guidelines, and equipment operating standards.