Equipment Operator B (Temporary, Full-time)

Company: Commonwealth University
Location: Lock Haven
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details Posting NumberS209Classification TitleEquipment Operator BWorking Title Equipment Operator B (Temporary, Full-time)DepartmentNon-Tech Trades LHHome CampusLock HavenBargaining UnitAFSCME - Agreement Work LocationHome CampusPosition TypeStaffTemporary/ PermanentTemporaryFull-time/ Part-timeFull-TimeIf Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:Medical and prescription drug benefits.Generous retirement plans, two options:Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.Paid time off.Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.Employer-paid life insurance.Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.Start Time0900End Time1700Hours Per Week37.5 hours per week Days Worked (Check all that apply)Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, VariesSalary$39,785.00/annual in accordance with the AFSCME CBAAnticipated Start DateJanuary 27, 2025Anticipated End DateJanuary 2026 Position Summary Information Position PurposeThis is a full-time temporary, one-year appointment.The incumbent performs skilled work in the operation of trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more, specialized construction and maintenance equipment, and buses with capacity of fifteen or more passengers. Performs equipment maintenance duties and related work of both skilled and unskilled nature. This position is considered an essential personnel position.Description of DutiesOperates buses and vans with a capacity of fifteen or more passengers to transport students, faculty, staff, and the general public to various locations and destinations both on and off campus.Operates truck-mounted snowplows during snow removal and cinder spreaders during cindering operations.Operates trucks hauling stone, slag, asphalt, earth or other materials and construction and maintenance equipment such as large snow plows, and snow blowers, graders, cinder spreaders, and large rollers on operation requiring the compaction of earth, stone, asphalt or stabilization materials.Operates trucks and light construction and maintenance equipment such as large grass and brush mowing machines, rollers, tractors, sprinklers, bulldozers, and front-end loaders and forklifts.Operates large, specialized, or heavy-duty equipment such as a backhoe and front-end loader.Assists automotive mechanic in making major repairs to equipment.Makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment; performs preventative maintenance work on equipment; cleans and services equipment; maintains equipment operation records.Performs manual work on assigned projects when not operating equipment; loads, sets up and removes various kinds of equipment utilized in classrooms, picnics, conferences, offices and other University functions.Participates in education workshops and training seminars as requested or mandated by Pennsylvania law.Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.The incumbent may be required to receive training in, and perform, other trade related work. This trade related work may include assignments outside the Transportation Department for periods of up to four months.Decision MakingN/AFiscal ResponsibilityN/ASupervisory ResponsibilityN/AMinimum Requirements ProfileOne year of experience as an Equipment Operator A;ORTwo years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment used at this level with a gross weight of 32,001 pounds or more;ORan equivalent combination of experience and training.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Possession of a class A or B commercial driver’s license issued from Pennsylvania within 30 days of hire.Possession of a P or S driver’s license endorsement issued from Pennsylvania within 30 days of hire.Preferred QualificationsApplicant Rating CriteriaKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of the practices applied to the care and safe operation of trucks with gross vehicle weight of 32,001 or more, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.Knowledge of the principles of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation and to learn to make minor repairs.Knowledge of the state laws pertaining to the operation of equipment upon highways.Ability to operate specialized equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.Ability to service, make running adjustments, and minor repairs to the equipment.Knowledge of hand tools used in construction and maintenance.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Ability to maintain simple clerical records.Sufficient physical strength to lift heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions.Essential FunctionsOccasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds.Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder.Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy09/27/2024Close Date mm-dd-yyyyOpen Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 3, 2024.Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the required Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol testing requirement. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.Background ClearancesOffers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.Diversity StatementAt Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.Title IX/CleryThe University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.About Commonwealth University of PAThe Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.Quick Linkhttps://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2807 Salary: . Date posted: 06/17/2025

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