Heavy Equipment Operator; Clay Center, NE

Working Title

Heavy Equipment Operator (Clay Center, NE)

USMARC-0937

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.

• 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 experience 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.

$23.00/hr minimum

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.