S07 Equipment Operator

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

20d • Onsite

About The Position

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Operates a wide variety of construction equipment and motorized wheeled vehicles including commercial trucks and tractors over 25,000 lbs. to provide utilities, general excavation, and construction maintenance support. Performs manual labor for general maintenance and landscape construction tasks, including shoveling, paving, catch basin minor repairs, cleaning, tamping, snow removal, and other duties that apply. Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape/hardscape, equipment, or facilities. Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow events. Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) to meet seasonal work demands. Subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods. May come into contact with sewage and dead animals. Regular exposure to bees and pollen. This position is covered by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement. At the end of the probationary period employees will be required to pay union dues per article 1 of the agreement. This is a n Endowed, union position within the UAW. The starting pay rate is $27.13/hour. We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the construction field, and related equipment operation, to include a minimum of one year’s experience working around underground utilities, operating motorized construction and snowplow equipment
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license; may be to operate a motor vehicle (your own) vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites
• CDLB license or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must maintain a current DOT physical, pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Construction Technology desirable
• Formal training in construction technologies, building trades or equipment operation, helpful
• Current CDL license preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates a wide variety of construction equipment and motorized wheeled vehicles including commercial trucks and tractors over 25,000 lbs. to provide utilities, general excavation, and construction maintenance support
• Performs manual labor for general maintenance and landscape construction tasks, including shoveling, paving, catch basin minor repairs, cleaning, tamping, snow removal, and other duties that apply
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape/hardscape, equipment, or facilities

Benefits

• educational benefits
• access to a plethora of wellness programs
• employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• health care options to choose from
• generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays
• superior retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED