Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Moving Services)

About UMass Amherst 

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world. 

 

Job Summary 

The Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Moving Services) is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to Moving, Recycling & Waste Services. Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment employed in solid waste 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, landscaping, and highway maintenance.

 

Essential Functions 

• The Maintenance Equipment Operator I is assigned primarily to Moving Services but also has regular responsibilities in the operations of snow blows, 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, backhoe, front-end loader, baler, skid steer loader, 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, liftgate, stair climber 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; reports vehicle performance or condition problems to Office of Waste Management (OWM) supervisor or to Fleet Services Manager when an emergency occurs, and supervisor is not reachable. 
• Operates specialized power tools and equipment such as shredders, compressor, steam washer, 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 and containers, remanufacturing of computers, and the proper handling of hazardous waste. 
• Performs unskilled manual tasks such as the hand sorting of refuse and recyclables, dismantling of wood and metal furniture, weighing of trucks, 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, and container numbers, placement, and contamination. 

 

Other Functions 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the workplace and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers. 
• Knowledge of University rules and regulations. 

 

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

• Valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes required. 
• Valid Class 2B Hoisting License required. 
• Must be able to pass NIDA 5 Drug Screen, per Federal CFR 49. 
• Experience using heavy construction equipment such as heavy six and ten-wheeled dump trucks. 
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the utilization, care, and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy and specialized highway construction and landscape maintenance equipment and trucks.