Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Moving Services)

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Work type:Staff Full Time
Location:UMass Amherst
Department: Moving Services
Union: AFSCME
Categories:Facilities/Grounds

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment in solid waste or property collection, handling, and transport.  Loads and unloads trucks and performs routine maintenance. Performs manual tasks requiring various specialized skills or knowledge.  Performs related unskilled tasks as required. Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment employed in construction, landscape, and highway maintenance.

Essential Functions

• This Maintenance Equipment Operator I is assigned primarily to Moving Services but also has regular responsibilities in the operation of snowplows, sanders, and waste collection trucks.
• Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment employed in solid waste collection, handling and transport, including but not limited to trash packer truck, recycling truck, moving truck, backhoe, front-end loader, baler, skid-steer loader, forklift, and in-vessel composting machine.
• Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment employed in construction, landscaping, and highway maintenance, including snowplows and sanders in connection with snow removal operations.
• Operates hoisting apparatus associated with the above trucks such as automatic cart dumper, lift gate, stair climber, pallet jack, and toter rover lifter.
• Performs routine maintenance (including daily vehicle circle checks) and makes emergency repairs of a minor nature on waste handling trucks and other equipment.
• Operates specialized power tools and equipment such as shredders, compressors, steam washers, cart dumper, sweeper, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Performs manual tasks requiring some specialized skill or knowledge in connection with the loading and unloading of materials and equipment, and with the handling, storing and inventorying of recyclables, furniture, equipment, and containers, and the proper management of hazardous waste.
• Performs unskilled manual tasks such as the hand sorting of refuse, recyclables, or property, the moving or dismantling of wood and metal furniture, weighing of trucks, and picking, sweeping, raking, and shoveling of litter, leaves, and snow.
• Identifies hazardous materials and equipment in University waste or surplus property stream for referral to Environmental Health and Safety or Asbestos Shop.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on such matters as customer complaints, generator waste volumes, disposal weigh slips, surplus property forms, and container numbers, placement, and contamination.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B (including air brakes and cargo training).
• Class 2B Hoisting license required.
• Experience in identifying hazardous materials in the waste stream and in taking proper precautions – including referral to staff responsible for hazardous waste management.
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques employed in the use, care and safe operation of heavy equipment and trucks associated with solid waste handling, construction, landscaping and highway maintenance (including: front-end loaders, backhoe, packer trucks dump trucks and box trucks).
• Working knowledge of the operation, uses and limitations of hoisting equipment.
• Working knowledge of State traffic laws, regulations, and safety precautions pertaining to the operation of motor trucks, hoisting equipment, and other heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation and care of specialized equipment such as hydraulic cart lifters, shredders, compressors, sweepers, forklift, balers, and loam screeners.
• Working knowledge of the operation and applications of common hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and execute sometimes complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and responsively with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to operate motor trucks and heavy equipment for extended periods and under exposure to noise, fumes, gases and a wide range for weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manual labor of a semi-skilled nature for extended periods and under a wide range of weather conditions.

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions

• Ability to operate motor trucks and heavy equipment for extended periods and under exposure to noise, fumes, gases and a wide range for weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manual labor of a semi-skilled nature for extended periods and under a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 2:00pm.
• This position is designated on call.

Additional Details

• This position is essential. This includes the obligation to work overtime, to return to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and to report to work during any delays, early departures, and closures. Incumbent is responsible for updating the service desk with current phone number.

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB:

• Knowledge of applicable University rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of moving skill, procedures and strategies.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of recycling and waste management.
• Incumbent will have 6 months from date of hire to obtain the 1C hoisting license and forklift endorsement.

Salary Information

Grade 13

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application and provide contact information for three (3) professional references to ensure consideration. 

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.