Lead Equipment Operator

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs defined responsibilities related to the operation of vehicles and/or heavy equipment of various sizes and complexity, and on various levels of projects. Incumbents may be assigned to operate a single or multiple types of heavy equipment and may work on defined tasks or multiple phases of a project. This classification may set up the worksite and/or leads a crew based on the campus and project assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
• (Class A) Commercial Driver’s License
• Five years of heavy equipment operation experience
• Exposure to OSHA (State and Federal), NIOSH, DOT confined space regulations
• Trailering excavator experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Occupational requirements per OSHA, DOT, etc.
• Identifying equipment malfunctions
• Maintaining records and reports, if required
• Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds.
• Ability to conform to Federal DOT drug and alcohol testing rules and regulations.
• Ability to work long hours as needed (snow removal and emergency situations) as directed.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service principles
• Procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment
• Traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
• Occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of assigned motorized equipment; use of assigned tools/equipment
• Procedures and techniques involved in assigned work processes
• Providing training to other employees, if required

Responsibilities

• Trailer excavator to job sites
• Snow removal
• Landscaping and lawnmowing
• Event Set up and tear down
• Line striping
• Office moves
• Asphalt patching
• General Earth work
• Write Estimates
• Demolition
• Manual Labor
• Maintaining Catch Basins
• Oversee maintenance needs of equipment, log maintenance and fleet needs by reviewing logs to ensure accuracy, requesting equipment needs, and scheduling maintenance
• Read and interpret blueprints for site work and safety compliance, ensure Federal and State regulations are implemented
• Proper setting up work site
• Inspecting work of other Equipment Operators to ensure they can proceed
• Inspecting and maintaining their equipment; related duties in support of other departments
• Provide work direction and review to tea of Equipment Operators
• Provides dig safe instructions on site, directing crew, determines flow of work, safety follow-ups, inspect work of others
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Benefits

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

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