Heavy Equipment Operator (Clay Center, NE)
Position Information
About the Role
Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications
Skills
Benefits
Pay
Schedule
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will:
Operate all types of heavy equipment to move snow, dirt and maintain roads. Equipment includes trucks, scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, and road graders.
Maintain and perform basic repairs of all heavy equipment.
This position requires evening and weekend hours and work in inclement weather as work and weather conditions dictate.
Note: Sponsorships will not be offered for this position.
About Us
Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work?
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
Retail plans with university match
A workplace culture that values your time outside of work
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
Minimum Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent experience plus one (1) year of experience in heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
Equivalent education/experience considered.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to perform minor repairs of heavy equipment.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to use surveyors tools.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No
Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes
Posted Salary
$23.00/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
sheila.trampe@usda.gov