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Join Purdue University and put your skills to work in keeping our campus running smoothly and safely! In this role, you will operate heavy equipment to support a wide range of projects — from gravel pit and topsoil operations to utility repairs and compost management. You’ll also play a vital part in building and maintaining our streets, parking lots, and garages, helping to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Your work won’t stop there. You’ll assist with street signage and markings, support snow removal across campus (including at the airport facility), and contribute to other essential infrastructure projects that keep Purdue moving forward year-round.

This position is a great opportunity if you enjoy variety in your work, take pride in hands-on contributions, and want to be part of a team that directly supports the success of the University.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of 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 class A or B 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 Required
• 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

What is helpful:

• Knowledge of campus buildings and locations

Additional Information:

• Purdue University 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
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
• Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

• Administrative and Operational Support 3
• Pay Band: S050
• Job Code: 20003897