Motor Vehicle Operator, Grounds
Position Information
Position Title: Motor Vehicle Operator, Grounds
Department: Campus Operations
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56003
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
In this role as a Motor Vehicle Operator, you will be responsible for the operation, routine servicing, loading and unload of large motor vehicles we well as the removal of snow and ice during the snow season. In this position, you will be responsible for the following:
- Operating large garbage packers, backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, tractors, snow & ice removal equipment, turf maintenance equipment, and other grounds maintenance equipment
- Assisting with spraying, turf repair, fertilizing, grass cutting, pruning and planting projects
- Driving large delivery vehicles, loading and unloading, and transporting freight
- Routine service on motorized/ non-motorized vehicles and equipment which includes changing tires, lubrication, check and add fluids, install/remove snow plows, and perform minor repairs
- Moving cargo on and off vehicles
- Removing snow and ice from paved surfaces
- Performing manual labor associated with maintaining campus grounds
- Maintaining daily reports on activities performed
This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License without an air brake restriction.
- Must have tanker endorsement by the time of employment.
- You are required to create a Clearinghouse account as part of your application.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of verifiable experience operating commercial motor vehicles in support of grounds maintenance, highway maintenance, parks maintenance, or similar operation is preferred.
Physical Demands
Will be exposed to working in outdoor weather conditions. Frequently moves boxes, material and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus utilizing provided tools.
Must be physically able to withstand medium to heavy lifting involving frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions.
Salary Range
$38,235
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants will be required to provide their drivers license information and create a Clearinghouse account to enable participation in the License Event Notification Service (LENS) and Clearinghouse for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The FMCDS Commercial Drivers License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow the University at Buffalo to request access from applicants to identify drivers who commit drug and alcohol program violations.
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Adam Ridler
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Supervisor of Grounds
Contact's Email: awridler@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-2898
Posting Dates
Posted: 02/24/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:
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