Job Details

Highway Equipment Operator

Position Number: 6553811
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Facilities Management

Highway Equipment Operator

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $38,235.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time
Job Number: 2500185
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities Grounds
Opening Date: 09/08/2025
Closing: 9/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Highway Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy highway equipment for digs, concrete flat work, sidewalk removal and replacement and more. This position is also responsible for all CDL driving, all backhoe work, and for turning the compost pile daily. This position is also utilized by all construction crews, for construction debris removal. Further duties of this position include performing inspections and routine maintenance on various equipment including trucks, forklifts, skid loaders, front end loaders, tractors, mowers, backhoes, and sweepers.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Operates CDL and highway equipment
Inspects loaders and snowplows
Takes plow truck to town buildings - using loaders to fill trucks with salt
Checks all roadways on campus
Operates graders for leveling and operates tractors to load materials such as dirt and rocks
Operates forklifts and dump trucks to transport trash and materials
Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and related assignments
Operate diesel and gas tractors, with backhoe, loader, and other attachments to perform various jobs, such as: digging trenches for electrical and sewer and water lines, grading and leveling, shrub and tree removal, loading/unloading trucks, digging postholes and drainage holes, miscellaneous lawn care operations
Removes materials preparatory to repair and construction by using jackhammers, sanders, paint stripers, and other hand tools and equipment
Performs routine inspection on vehicles such as checking oil, lubrication, fluids, lights, belts, and tires
Pumps gas and adds or drains water and/or antifreeze to radiator, oil to crankcase, air to tires and hydraulic fluid to reservoirs
Changes tires on machine as needed
Replaces burned-out or broken lamp bulbs
Washes machines and equipment
Mounts and dismounts major assemblies, such as plows and salt spreaders, and assists mechanics in removing and installing heavy items, such as engines and transmissions
Assists in mechanical repairs of grounds equipment
Manual labor work such as: installing fences, sweeping, shoveling, setting up equipment, etc.

Operating Needs:

NYS Pesticide Certified within 6 months in title
Possession of a valid NY driver's license is a requirement for this job (CDL, class B) and must maintain
Flexible schedule, including evening, weekends, and holidays

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience in the operation of tractors or other self-propelled equipment and possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated (CDL, Class B).

Preferred Qualifications:

Possesses good knowledge of the operation of a variety of self-propelled equipment.
Possesses a working knowledge of dig safety standards.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:
40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm.Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by September 23, 2025.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5073153/highway-equipment-operator

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