 | NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY |
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES | |
POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION | |
| Position Classification Title: | Heavy Equipment Operator |
| Position Classification Code: | K4080 |
| Job Family: | Grounds and Facilities |
| Pay Level: | 02 |
| Exempt Status: | Non-exempt |
| This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. | |
| Purpose of Classification: | |
| Operates equipment in the support of street and grounds maintenance. | |
| Standard Duties: | |
| Operates heavy equipment such as cranes, graders and bulldozers; Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, street sweepers, fork lifts, tractor trailers, tractors and boom, bucket, water or dump trucks; Operates lawnmowers, jackhammers, chain saws, trenchers, generators, compressors, tampers, rollers, cement saws, core drills, augers or sandblasters; uses hand tools; Services and performs general and preventative maintenance on equipment; Transports and delivers materials; Installs and maintains signs and fencing; Performs street maintenance and grounds excavation work; may remove snow from streets, walks and parking lots; may coordinate laborers and temporary employees. | |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | |
| Knowledge of heavy equipment operation techniques | |
| Skill in heavy equipment operation | |
| Ability to effectively communicate | |
| Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Education- None | |
| Experience- Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined. | |
| Equivalency- Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services. | |
| Certifications/License- | |
| Departmental Requirements- | |
| Special Requirements- | |