Heavy Equipment Operator

Position 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, will be required to operate multiple types of excavation equipment: backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, excavators, sewer and vacuum unit, skid steer, trencher, telehandler, dozer, and snow removal equipment. Will work as lead person in excavation or utility crew.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Will work as lead person in crew working independently and will instruct or guide utility operation worker when required. Will be required to operate multiple types of heavy excavation equipment as it relates to underground utilities. Must be proficient and highly skilled in excavating for utilities to protect university assets from damage and not impact university operations. Will take direction from supervision on daily work assignments. Working environment will be internal and external trades personnel, and may also include outside contractors.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and reporting all issues to supervisor when equipment needs repair. Will report hours on machines weekly for preventative maintenance to equipment. Housekeeping to equipment in regards to daily cleaning of unit is all the responsibility of the operator. Must be able to perform general mechanical maintenance to equipment: Grease unit, change lights, cleaning, hydraulic, oil and fluid checks. Maintaining inventory of basic parts and fluids for each unit.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent.
• A certification or documented minimum 4 years' experience in the operation of heavy equipment in utility excavation experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds,

Special Conditions

• Shift hours/Schedule: 7:00 am- 3:30pm
• Clean Driving Record

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Posting Number: 25ST2625