Equipment Operator

Position: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2
Job title equipment operator 2 applications accepted from afscme 1699 bargaining unit wide, afscme 1699 intradepartmental , afscme 1699 in-segment special instructions to applicants

This position is not open to the public. Only current ohio university afscme 1699 bargaining unit employees are eligible to apply at this time.

Current ohio university employees must include their ohio university employment history and any relevant verifiable experience to show they meet minimum qualifications for this classification. If your application is incomplete, you will be screened out. If you need your ohio university employment history or need assistance completing the application, please contact university human resources for assistance.

In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.

Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting number s job description

Under general supervision from equipment or maintenance superintendent, administrative superior, operates heavy motorized equipment and performs minor repair on equipment.

* adheres to all osha and/or ohio university required safety guidelines. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

* operates any combination of the following heavy motorized equipment illustrated by but not limited to: complete variety of construction in maintenance projects (i.e., cherry pickers, 4-6 ton compactor, 7 ton dozer, excavator, over 23,000 lb. Grader, low-boy, mud jack, backhoe, tractor and trailer, pull type paver, pavement grinder, 8-10 ton roller, truck mounted sewer cleaner, steamer, hand and hot liner striper, 10 ton sweeper, lowboy 10 ton tractor, 25,000 lb.

To 35,000 lb. Dump truck, all boom, platform and/or pounder trucks, traffic line remover, vac-all sweeper) and also operates any or all pieces of equipment operated by an equipment operator 1 as needed

* makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy motorized equipment (e.g., greases and oils machinery; checks tires and lights)

* performs general labor, maintenance and other related functions; loads and unloads materials; checks for damages; completes reports and other paperwork

* performs other related duties as required

Minimum qualifications

* skill in operation of heavy motorized equipment, maintenance and repair of motorized equipment.

* ability to cooperate with coworkers on group projects

* ability to complete routine forms and reports.

* ability to carry out instructions in oral, written and pictorial form.

* ability to work independently or with others.

* willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community

* demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools and equipment.

* ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.

* ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.

* ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.

* knowledge of all applicable osha and/or ohio university safety guidelines and procedures.

* ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

* 24 mos. Training and/or experience in operation of above equipment; or equivalent.

* valid driver's license and valid class a commercial driver's license (cdl) with air brakes endorsement in accordance with section 4506.01 of revised code; renewal of cdl as necessary, if required based on vehicles operated.

* successful completion of a test may be required.

* may be required to work outside in all weather conditions

* established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge of safety practices
* associated with operation of heavy motorized equipment

* developed after employment

Working conditions/physical demands department grounds maintenance pay rate

Pay range |06|: $21.86 - $24.66

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Job open date 07/14/2026 posting close date

July 21, 2026

Job category classified afscme 1699 bargaining unit appointment…