About the role
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Req Id: 43563
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
City: West Lafayette
What You'll be Doing:
Operate heavy equipment in support of University department projects, gravel pit operations, and utility repairs. Perform maintenance, construction, and repair activities related to campus streets, roads, parking lots, and parking garages. Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of street signage and pavement markings. Assist with snow and ice removal on campus streets, roads, parking lots, parking garages, and airport facilities.
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Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:
Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:
HS Diploma/GED
4+ years relevant work experience operating heavy equipment required. (I.e., backhoe, bulldozer, 1 1/2 ton trucks, front end loader etc.)
Skills Needed:
Valid US Driver’s License
Ability To Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) Within 90 Days of Hire
Maintain A CDL License, Including Successful Completion of Required Medical Examinations
Ability to obtain Competent Person Certification for excavations
FAA Certification in Airport Safety and Snow Removal
Leadership Abilities
Good Verbal Communication Skills
Ability To Give Verbal and Written Instructions
Ability To Read and Interpret Maps, Blueprints and Schematics
Preventative Maintenance of heavy equipment
Computer skills
Able to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs. frequently
Extreme visual concentration
Ability to work outdoors 90% of the time or more
Ability to climb in and out of equipment frequently daily
Position requires working in all types of weather conditions, manual dexterity and coordination for equipment operation, frequent sitting on equipment
Knowledge of campus buildings and locations preferred
What We’d Like You To Know:
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 3
Pay Band: S050
Job Code: 20003897
Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.
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Posting Start Date: 8/12/26
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