Light Automotive Equipment Operator

Salary and Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $3,596.00 per month to $4,384.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 11).

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

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Light Automotive Equipment Operator

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online.

Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

Please Note:

Review of applications will begin on April 20,2026.

The Light Automotive Equipment Operator primarily performs skilled operation of light automotive vehicles and equipment in support of campus grounds and maintenance operations. The incumbent operates equipment and vehicles typical of this classification, including light-duty (two-axle) trucks, riding mowers, small wheel-type tractors with attachments, sweepers, utility vehicles, and small loaders within standard capacity limits.

The position’s primary function is the safe and efficient operation of light automotive and grounds maintenance equipment, with responsibility for performing routine servicing and minor maintenance such as safety inspections, fluid checks, and basic adjustments to ensure proper working conditions. The incumbent reports equipment malfunctions and coordinates needed repairs.

In support of equipment operation, the incumbent performs a range of grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, and debris removal, as well as assisting with campus beautification and seasonal projects. Manual labor duties are performed in connection with equipment use, including loading and unloading materials.

Work is performed in accordance with established safety practices, campus procedures, and applicable California Vehicle Code requirements. Equipment operated and duties performed are consistent with light automotive equipment as defined within the Equipment Operation Series and do not typically involve the operation of heavy construction equipment or vehicles exceeding the scope of this classification.

• Operates a variety of light automotive vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment in support of campus operations, including light-duty (two-axle) trucks, riding lawn mowers, small wheel-type tractors, sweepers, utility vehicles and other lightweight automotive equipment.
• Utilizes small loaders and similar equipment with standard-capacity buckets (generally one cubic yard or less) to perform routine materials handling tasks such as moving soil, mulch, debris, and other landscaping materials.
• Performs equipment operation in accordance with established safety practices, campus procedures, and applicable California Vehicle Code requirements.
• Ensures equipment use remains within the scope of light automotive equipment as defined by the Equipment Operation Series, avoiding operation of heavy construction equipment or vehicles exceeding classification specifications.

• Mowing, trimming, edging, and turf care.
• Landscaping support such as planting, watering, and debris…