Heavy Equipment Operator

Working Title:
Heavy Equipment Operator

State Role

Title:

Transportation Operator III

Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100258 - Landscape E&G

Pay Band:3

Pay Rate:Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $45,000 - $49,000

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:9/23/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we're more than just a publicly funded institution - we're a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options:
  Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
  Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program:
  Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change - and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

James Madison University's Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator. The regular schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m., with an altered summer schedule and overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.

• Operates backhoe, tractors, dump trucks, street sweepers and trailers for landscaping excavation and transporting materials needed for projects.
• Operates safely and properly a variety of heavy equipment such as mowers, highly complex mowing equipment to maintain an attractive campus.
• Uses pesticides safely as directed including proper application, storage and/or disposal to create an attractive environment while using as few chemicals as possible.
• Assists in other landscaping duties as needed to include the following:
  Maintains post, chain and signs campus wide while understanding the signs and knowing all heights and standards on campus; keeps campus beautified by trimming, edging, weed-eating, mowing, etc.
• Leads summer workers.
• Operates snow removal equipment as needed.
• Employee is required to work all home football games.
• The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during