HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Your driver's license number must be included in your application to be considered.

Job Summary

Refuse/Recycle Driver

Operate waste and recycling equipment in the collection and disposal of materials to the landfill or MRF. Equipment used includes front load truck, rear load truck, roll-off truck, street sweeping equipment, stake trucks with lift gates, fork lift, backhoe to compact roll-offs, and fork lift attachment. Perform daily truck inspections.

Responsibilities*

Operate front and rear loader refuse/recycling collection trucks, roll off container trucks, vacuum trucks, and street sweepers.

Perform grading, digging, back filling, hauling, hoisting, loading and unloading operations, with power driven equipment.

Clean storm and sanitary sewer systems, window wells, fresh air intakes, and other similar areas using vacuum trucks and related equipment.

Inspect, service, operate, and perform minor repairs on heavy equipment, including heavy duty front-end loaders, front and rear loader refuse/recycling trucks, street sweepers, articulated loaders, and under body blade trucks.

Install, operate, adjust, maintain, and remove various attachments, including blades, buckets, scoops, spreaders, hoists, tampers, jack hammers, and trenchers.

Operate tractor and trailer combinations and low-boy trailers in transporting heavy equipment and materials.

Coordinate the work of laborers or other helpers in such activities as the loading and unloading of equipment and materials, and collection and disposal of refuse and recycled materials.

Maintain records of materials and time expended, and submit reports of needed equipment repairs and replacement.

RELATED DUTIES

Operate tractors, skid and front end loaders, and associated equipment.

Operate snow plows, power booms, and mow equipment.

Operate dump trucks, stake trucks, pickup trucks, and other motor vehicles,

Operate trash/recycle compactors, balers, and other power equipment associated with waste and recyclable collections.

Disconnect, maneuver, and position compactor and bulk collection containers used in waste management and other maintenance activities.

Collect, haul, and dispose of refuse, recyclables, pallets, steel drum containers, animal and other research specimens, construction, demolition, and other waste materials.

Operate power and hand tools, and equipment for lawn care, snow and ice removal, leaf collection, litter removal, and other grounds and maintenance activities.

Clean, wash, disinfect, and deodorize vehicles, containers, equipment, and dock and other locations used in waste management and other maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications*

Michigan Commercial Drivers License, with A or B, and air brake endorsements

DOT Medical Certificate

Physical ability for frequent lifting, twisting, and climbing

Desired Qualifications*

Waste industry experience


Work Schedule

Work schedule: Tuesday thru Saturday, 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Overtime required during student move in/out, football season, and special events.

Additional Information

F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

IF APPLICANT IS CONSIDERED FURTHER AFTER REVIEW OF APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE HIRING DEPARTMENT FOR RECEIVING A COPY OF A RECENT MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD (MVR) FROM THE MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE. IF APPLICANT DOES NOT PROVIDE THE MVR AFTER IT IS REQUESTED, THE APPLICANT WILL NO LONGER BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.


Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

279417

Working Title

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Job Title

HEAVY EQUIP OPERATOR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Prkg Transprt Srvs

Department

Waste Management Services

Posting Begin/End Date

6/29/2026 - 7/13/2026

Salary

$82,950.40 - $83,990.40

Career Interest

Facilities Operations
Trades (Trades Union)