<p>Posting Number S299P Posting Text Job Title Equipment Operator B - Temporary Type of Employment Full Time Bargaining Unit AFSCME Full-Time/Part-Time FLSA Salary Range $20.34 per hour Department Facilities Management</p> <p>Posting Text</p> <p>Job Summary / Basic Function</p> <p>This is skilled work in the operation of specialized equipment and/or vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more.</p> <p>An employee in this class also performs manual work when not operating equipment. Work involves active participation in equipment maintenance duties and performance of related work of both an unskilled and skilled nature. Work is assigned with general instructions on a project basis, and employees proceed independently in the operation of the equipment without further instruction or assistance.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</p> <ul> <li>Operates specialized equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, high-lifts or front end loaders with a bucket capacity of three cubic yards or more which are used in general construction, maintenance or grounds work, including snow removal and cindering operations, as needed. </li><li>Operates vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more, such as tankers and tractor trailers which are used in general construction, maintenance or grounds work, including snow removal and cindering operations, as needed. </li><li>Performs manual work on assigned projects when not operating equipment, including the loading and unloading of trucks. </li><li>Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance work, or assists automotive mechanics making major repairs to equipment. </li><li>Completes safety checks and inspections of equipment prior to operation and maintains records of operated equipment including those of commercial vehicles exceeding 32,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, as appropriate. </li><li>Demonstrates the operation of assigned equipment to other employees. </li><li>Performs other related work as required. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the techniques, methods and practices applied to the care and safe operation of specialized equipment, trucks and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more utilized at this level. </li><li>Knowledge of the principles of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation and to learn to make minor repairs. </li><li>Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to the operation of equipment upon highways. </li><li>Skill in the operation of assigned equipment. </li><li>Ability to check, inspect, service and make running adjustments and minor repairs to equipment. </li><li>Ability to use hand power tools safely and properly. </li><li>Ability to perform related clerical tasks and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. </li><li>Ability to exhibit sufficient physical strength to lift heavy objects and work under adverse weather conditions. </li></ul> <p>Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary</p> <p>One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A; or two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more: or any equivalent combination of experience or training.</p> <p>NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.</p> <p>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Certain positions require that employees in this class have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and any endorsements required to operate specific equipment, in order to meet operational needs.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Work Location Edinboro campus. Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?</p> <p>No.</p> <p>Work Hours 7am - 3pm, Monday through Friday Posting Date 05/13/2025 Closing Date 05/23/2025 Open Until Filled No Diversity Statement</p> <p>The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to and accountable for cultivating an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We strive to create a community that affirms the identities of every individual and affords them dignity and respect, regardless of difference.</p> <p>ADA Statement</p> <p>To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.</p>