Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title - Heavy Equipment Operator

Department Name - Research Farms

Work Location - North Farm, 2275 Turner Place, Lexington, KY 40511

Grade Level - 40

Salary Range - $15.61-24.99/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - HS

Required Related Experience - 2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - Commercial Driver's License or Acquire a CDL within 90 days of employment.

Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs or more. May require sitting for long periods at time. Performing heavy equipment projects both on and off the farm, which would require transporting the piece of equipment to the job site. Able to work in varying climates outside.

Shift - Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, 40 hrs/week, occasional overtime and possible weekend and Holidays required.

Job Summary - The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for heavy equipment operations at the Research Farms facilities. This position also performs duties related to the general operation and maintenance of the North Farm to include but not limited to new installations of roadways and building sites, site renovations, demolition, land clearing, drainage ways, trucking, and other duties as needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Preferred CDL License

Deadline to Apply - 08/18/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.