Equipment Operator A - Indiana University of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Position Summary & Description

THIS POSITION IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

AFSCME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for an Equipment Operator A position.

This position is based on grounds work and involves both indoor and outdoor activity and has periods of heavy exertion. Applicants must be able to work both supervised and independently while operating related equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, pickup trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, lift gates, and other related equipment pertaining to grounds services.

Review the PA Specifications for this Job Title.

The above duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

7:00am - 3:00pm

Position Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

* Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses, and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more.

or

* An equivalent combination of experience and training.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

* Possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

* Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).

* Candidates must have communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

The salary for this position is determined by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Functions

This position is heavily involved in outdoor activity and has periods of heavy exertion. Incumbents must have the following abilities:

* Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the public.

* Work in adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, and snow for extended hours in response to emergency conditions.

* Work in, on, and around hazardous situations such as: active heavy equipment, traffic, heights, steep grades, ladders, and uneven surfaces.

* Use hand tools such as hammers and pry bars; and take and transport material samples.

* Withstand exposure to chemical agents, exhaust gases and lubricants, solvents, poisonous plants, animals, and insects; and sustain potential injuries such as bruises, scrapes, cuts, strains, and sprains.

* Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, and prolonged sitting or standing.

* Wear various types of required protective gear/equipment such as a hard hats, footgear, hearing and eye protection, gloves, and respirators.

* Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required.

* Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

* Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.

Special Instructions to Applicants

* A complete application will consist of a cover letter, resume, names, and email addresses of three references submitted in this online application system at Employment at IUP.

* Automated reference requests will be generated when the application is submitted by the applicant.

* You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.

* Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation.

* Please note, qualified internal candidates will be given hiring preference.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon confirmation of work eligibility and completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.