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The Heavy Equipment Operator at Arkansas State University is responsible for operating, maintaining, and cleaning heavy mechanized equipment used in recycling operations, adhering to safety regulations, and supporting facility tasks such as loading material, servicing bins, and managing related paperwork.
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Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Heavy Equipment Operator
Working Title Heavy Equipment Operator
Position # A01135
Department Custodial
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Employment Status:
Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment:
Staff
of openings:
1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range:
$27,500.00
Closing:
8/29/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment, such as tractors, trailers, gasoline shovels, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks and other heavy mechanized equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Adhere to the vision and guiding principles of the A-State dept. of Finance and Administration Sort and bail recycling material
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Maintain and clean recycling building
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Maintain and service equipment in recycling area Keep lot around recycling building clean and orderly
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Help load recycled material for transport
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Service public recycling bins at FM facility
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Employees will wear daily, the assigned uniform as designated in the Uniform FMOP
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Exceptions will be in writing for approval by the AVC
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Ensure all time cards, work orders and other assigned paper work are correct and turned in on time
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Attend team meetings, open forum meetings, assigned training and any meetings the grounds manager instructs
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Ensure tools and materials needed to perform daily work assignments are accounted for and in good working order
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Develop computer knowledge and skills in Banner System, FAMIS, Blackboard, Microsoft Office Suites and general internet usage
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of procedures for operating heavy, complex, mechanized equipment in accord with manual, safety regulations, and other instructions, and the operation of heavy equipment, driving, and moving mechanized equipment
Ability to operate heavy, complex mechanized equipment, service and perform minor maintenance on heavy equipment, and understand and carry out oral and written directions and explanations
Skill in the operation of heavy equipment
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
6:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or need
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma
Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License
E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
E-Verify Right to Work:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf
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