Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Transportation Services

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 13.53 - 13.53

Pay Grade

N04

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Job Summary

Operates heavy mechanized equipment and performs a variety of tasks in support of campus construction and maintenance projects. Maintains sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots as needed by performing skilled concrete repair and upkeep tasks. Also maintains roads with asphalt repair. This position will assist grounds department in maintaining streets and parking lots of leaves and debris. This position is considered essential personnel and may require storm duty as well as, possible on-call duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Operates mini excavator, box blade, and bulldozers to gouge out, level, and distribute dirt and to push trees and rock from land for constructing roads, buildings, walks, handicap ramps, bike trails, and parking lots. Operates backhoe to open ditches for utility lines or pipes. Operates front end loader and dump truck to load and haul fill dirt to and from construction sites. Operates lull and fork lift to load and unload materials. Operate street sweepers and blowers to maintain a clean campus. Operates other mechanical devices such as concrete saw, concrete grinder, wacker packer, post hole auger, jack hammer, compressors, and chainsaws.

+ Assists in construction work by performing manual tasks that may include but not limited to finishing concrete, asphalt, gravel bases, cleaning streets from leaves and debris.

+ Coordinates and participates in construction projects such as grading; setting metal and wood forms for curbs and gutters in streets and parking lot construction; setting forms for walks, drives, and patios, and pouring and finishing concrete on curbs, gutters, driveways, parking lots, and floor slabs.

+ Services, performs preventative maintenance, and repairs on maintenance equipment to include tractors, back hoes, trucks, and forklifts and keeps equipment in excellent condition mechanically and clean in appearance.

+ Installing street sign posts, posts and chains, and concrete parking bumpers around campus.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Commercial Class D Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.

+ Knowledge of construction maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles.

+ Ability to drive dump truck, tractors, sweepers, carts, university truck and trailers.

+ Ability to pick up tires, parts, vehicles, carts, etc. from dealerships and vendors.

+ Ability to repair potholes and roads using hot and cold patches of asphalt.

+ Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of highways and roads.

+ Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.

+ Knowledge of motor vehicle operations, traffic rules and regulations, and maintenance of motor vehicles.

+ Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.

+ Skill in determining the kind of and use of standard tools and equipment needed to do a job.

+ Skill in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

+ Skill in managing ones own time.

+ Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. Were developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.