Heavy Equipment Operator (Ithaca, NE)

About the role

The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, NE is a leading hub for agricultural research, education, and innovation. Spanning nearly 9,700 acres of row crops and pasture and home to over 6,000 research and teaching animals, ENREEC plays a vital role in advancing modern farming. ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Wahoo, Yutan, Ceresco, and Mead and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of heavy equipment to maintain roads, perform grading, excavate and remove snow, and support other ENREEC Facilities Operations trades.
• Equipment includes trucks, skid-steers, scrapers, loaders, bulldozers, and road graders.
• Maintain and perform basic repairs of all heavy equipment.
• This position may be required to work after hours, on weekends, or on holidays, depending on weather and emergency work.

Requirements

High school plus one 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor repairs of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to use surveyors’ tools.
• Experience with GIS locating and mapping.

Benefits

• 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
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Pay

$26.05/hour minimum