Job Title:

Equipment Operator II

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH 

Salary:

 $21.46 - $22.41 (6 month rate)

Basic Function:

Maintains campus grounds to include, snow and ice management, lawn maintenance, landscaping, leaf collection, excavation, tree-work, etc.  Provides functional guidance to Equipment Operator I's.  Reports to Groundskeeping Supervisor or other designee.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Operates equipment such as backhoe, excavator, compact tracked/skid steer loader, zero turn mower, compact tractors, UTVs, full size tractors, dump trucks, snow plows, leaf collector, front-end loaders, hydro-seeder, refuse trucks, bucket truck, street sweeper.

Provides functional guidance to Equipment Operator I's, employees in a lower pay grade, or student employees as needed; may train and instruct on proper work procedures, assign and monitor work activities, and coordinate workflow and schedule to ensure deadlines are met and priorities are recognized; may participate in training new departmental employees and other university staff (e.g., CDL).

May work with university contractors.

Performs snow and ice management to include, spreading salt or sand, plowing snow, pre-treating hardscape.

Maintains campus lawns to include, mowing and repairing grass (hydro-seeding), and slope mowing.

Creates or reduces landscape beds, apply chemicals, hardscape repair and installation.

Collects and blows leaves.

Assists in excavation work to include, shoring, labor, measuring/spotting, and utility location.

Plants, trims, and remove trees.

Cleans and repairs streets, cleans catch basins and exterior drains.

Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, checks and services equipment; greases and oils machinery; checks tires and lights.

Serves as first response to support utility failures and/or repairs (e.g., failures in water lines, steam lines, storm water piping, sanitary piping, electrical lines/conduit, any and all utility support equipment and structures).

Performs general labor and maintenance functions; loads and unloads freight; rigging; arranges stock in warehouse; repairs guardrails; moves equipment.  May use transit for setting grades. May drive a truck with tow trailer to haul equipment and supplies to pick up and deliver materials, equipment, and personnel.

Performs traffic control for roadway, utility and tree work zones.

Performs departmental related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED. A minimum of two years of experience operating earthmoving (excavator), tracked (skid steer), snow management (dump truck with spreader), specialty (street sweeper), and other motorized equipment used in construction, repair, and maintenance of campus grounds and facilities. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the operating backhoes. May be required to work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

License/Certification:

Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements and safe driving record to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Ohio Revised Code or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 6 months from date of hire.  Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.

Knowledge Of:

Appropriate safety practices *
Excavation procedures and best practices
Chainsaw operation and maintenance
Groundskeeping
Landscaping

Skill In:

Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public (e.g., to transmit work directives, explain excavation procedures to other team members) *
Operating and maintaining various types of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., mower, tractor, chain saw, sod cutter, rotary tiller, snow thrower, dump truck, refuse truck, street sweeper, tracked skid steer, front end loader, bucket truck, backhoe, excavator, hydro-seeder etc.) *
Use of hand and power tools * 
Utilizing mobile and stationary computer devices for data input (e.g., iPad, iPod, laptop, desktop)

Ability To:

Carry out or assist in implementing changes
Lift up to 100 pounds *
Manage time effectively and set priorities *
Operate two-way radio *
Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and to calculate area and volume, and percentages, calculate and estimate materials ) *
Perform maintenance within the scope of operators/owners manual
Read and interpret building documents including construction drawings *
Write (e.g., work orders and logs), and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions * Train and provide effective work direction to other employees *
Work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Work independently and with a team
Promote customer service

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Works primarily outdoors; exposed to variable temperatures and weather conditions, dirt, dust, grease, steam, chemicals, loud equipment noise, odors, and potentially dangerous equipment (e.g., back hoes); requires considerable physical exertion to include frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds (e.g., jackhammer, bags of salt) and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., to attach implements); may work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays; requires on- and off-campus travel.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.