Incumbents in the Utility Equipment Operator series operate a variety of heavy equipment including front end loaders, backhoes, track-hoes, dozers, road-graders, and fork lifts. Incumbents dig underground electrical, water, and steam lines, and prepare sites for projects.  Incumbents install, maintain, and repair underground and culinary water systems.

Must be willing to be on call year round, including some weekends and holidays.

• Installs and repairs 4” and larger irrigation lines.
• Uses heavy equipment to dig underground electrical, water, and steam lines.
• Installs and repairs underground water and culinary water systems.
• Operates heavy equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, and other related assignments.
• Performs snow removal for University streets and parking lots.
• Performs preventive maintenance on culinary valves and storm drains.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site.
• Responds to emergency on-call situations.
• Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years directly related work experience in utility maintenance/equipment operation trade. 
• Have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) to perform essential job responsibilities. 
• Must be able to be on call some weekends and holidays. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Skilled with hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes.
• Skilled at record maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of utility piping systems.
• Skilled in the design, fabrication, joining, and repair of metals, piping, equipment, and structures.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including tire pressure, checking oil, and water levels.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting.  Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods. 

Employees are exposed to hazardous conditions including, noise, vibrations from machinery, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, elevated work spaces, such as scaffolding, and atmospheric conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. 

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

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