Vehicle Operators

Monday
- Friday 6:30 am to 3:00pm start and stop time will vary some over time and on call is required

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $17.00 to $28.00 per hour

Close Date

Close Date 11/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

The Heavy Equipment Operator on the Construction Crew performs skilled construction, maintenance, transportation, and campus support services utilizing commercial vehicles and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include snow removal, asphalt repair, storm drain maintenance, refuse collection, material transport, and operation of specialized construction equipment throughout the University campus. The position requires demonstrated experience safely operating heavy equipment and CDL
-rated vehicles. Experience operating front-end loaders, trackhoes, street sweepers, dump trucks, snowplows, and related heavy equipment. Experience with asphalt repair and roadway maintenance. CDL Class A preferred. Tanker and Air Brake endorsements preferred. Excavation and trench safety training preferred

• Operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment including front-end loaders, trackhoes, dump trucks, street sweepers, vac truck, forklifts, flatbeds, and snow removal equipment.
• Perform asphalt repair and maintenance on campus roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and pedestrian pathways.
• Operate specialized equipment such as compressors, asphalt saws, asphalt spray rigs, salt spreaders, and related construction equipment.
• Support grounds, construction, utility, and maintenance projects by transporting materials, equipment, and supplies throughout campus.
• Perform snow plowing, snow removal, and ice control operations during winter weather events and emergency response situations.
• Operate CDL
  -rated vehicles in compliance with University, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct daily inspections of vehicles and equipment to identify maintenance, safety, and operational concerns.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance including lubrication, cleaning, and operational checks of assigned equipment.
• Assist with refuse collection, storm drain maintenance, and other campus infrastructure support activities.
• Train and assist less-experienced employees in safe equipment operation and work practices as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

• 1. This position requires employees to be on call during periods when snow is forecast, including both day and night shifts.
• 2. This position requires participation in a rotating weekend on-call schedule to assist with utility interruptions and emergencies.
• 3. If needed, employees may be required to work holidays and support campus events, including football games, concerts, and other special events, which often occur outside normal business hours.
• 4. The construction team within our shop also assists the Moving Services team as needed within the department.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Vehicle Operator, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

• Heavy equipment operation and snow removal experience preferred.
• Depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience, we are willing to provide in-house training.
• Looking for someone who is willing to learn and adapt, as we have a wide variety of duties across campus.
• Class A CDL preferred;…