Heavy Equipment Operator
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on May 13, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Heavy Equipment Operator
Requisition Number
RE45336
Working Title
Department Name
81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATION
Work Location
Princeton, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Commercial Driver's License ( CDL)
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to/over 50 pounds.
Shift
Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends required. Rarely overnight travel maybe required.
Job Summary
Located in Princeton, KY
Job duties include heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and minor repairs. Must operate all equipment safely and maintain a positive working relationship with all team members. Obtain/maintain CDL license and pesticide application license and comply with University of Kentucky Policies and Procedures.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Heavy Equipment Operation
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
High School
Deadline to Apply
05/26/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Heavy Equipment Operator
Requisition Number
RE45336
Working Title
Department Name
81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATION
Work Location
Princeton, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Commercial Driver's License ( CDL)
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to/over 50 pounds.
Shift
Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends required. Rarely overnight travel maybe required.
Job Summary
Located in Princeton, KY
Job duties include heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and minor repairs. Must operate all equipment safely and maintain a positive working relationship with all team members. Obtain/maintain CDL license and pesticide application license and comply with University of Kentucky Policies and Procedures.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Heavy Equipment Operation
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
High School
Deadline to Apply
05/26/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you aware this position is located in Princeton KY (210 miles west of Lexington)?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have CDL License, or are you willing and able to get a CDL License?
- Yes, I have a CDL License
- Yes, I am willing and able to get my CDL License
- No, I do not have a CDL License and am not willing/able to get a CDL License.
- * How many years of experience do you have in heavy equipment maintenance, farm equipment operation, administration, and/or customer service?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1, up through 2 years
- More than 2, up through 3 years
- More than 3, up through 4 years
- More than 4, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter