Heavy Equipment Operator; Clay Center, NE

Position Information

Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator

Department: USMARC-0937

Requisition Number: S_260426

Posting Open Date: 06/02/2026

Application Review Date: 06/10/2026

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000‑acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.

• Operate all types of heavy equipment to move snow, dirt and maintain roads. Equipment includes trucks, scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, and road graders.
• Maintain and perform basic repairs of all heavy equipment.

This position requires evening and weekend hours and work in inclement weather as work and weather conditions dictate.

Note:

Sponsor ships will not be offered for this position.

Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience in heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair. Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

• Ability to perform minor repairs of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to use surveyors tools.

Pre‑Placement Driving Record Review

Required:

Yes

Physical

Required:

Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment and random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check

Required:

Yes

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