... high speed chipper/grinder. * Assists with construction projects to include concrete walks ... Temporary Regular
... high speed chipper/grinder. * Assists with construction projects to include concrete walks ... Temporary Regular
... high speed chipper/grinder. * Assists with construction projects to include concrete walks ... Temporary Regular
... high speed chipper/grinder. * Assists with construction projects to include concrete walks ... Temporary Regular
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. Difficulty ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
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Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. Difficulty ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
New
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. Difficulty ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
New
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. Difficulty ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
New
Equipment Operator
$37K - $61K/yr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. DIFFICULTY ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
Equipment Operator
$37K - $61K/yr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. DIFFICULTY ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. The position ... chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer. Work is ...
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. The position ... chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer. Work is ...
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$18 - $24.75/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. The position ... chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer. Work is ...
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$18 - $24.75/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. The position ... chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer. Work is ...
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. The position ... chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer. Work is ...
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. The position ... chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer. Work is ...
... chipper, stump remover, roller, trencher, front end loader, water truck, slope mower; may perform ... temporary relief basis. Other Job Functions: Cleans catch basins, shovels, fills sand bags.
... chipper, stump remover, roller, trencher, front end loader, water truck, slope mower; may perform ... temporary relief basis. Other Job Functions: Cleans catch basins, shovels, fills sand bags.
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$37K - $61K/yr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. DIFFICULTY ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
Equipment Operator
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$37K - $61K/yr
Temporary assignments may be given to various work crews to perform non-routine tasks. DIFFICULTY ... brush chipper, stump grinder, back hoe, front end loader, rollers, and/or concrete mixer.
Machine Operator
$24 - $29/hr
You will also utilize various tools such as shears, power saws, cutting torches, and chipper knives ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...
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Machine Operator
$24 - $29/hr
You will also utilize various tools such as shears, power saws, cutting torches, and chipper knives ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...
Equipment Operator - Slope Mower
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$18.23/hr
... chipper, stump remover, 3/4 yard front end loader, backhoe or tractor trailer. Performs such tasks ... on a temporary relief basis; uses hand tools and other tools such as pneumatics, chain saw ...
Equipment Operator - Slope Mower
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$18.23/hr
... chipper, stump remover, 3/4 yard front end loader, backhoe or tractor trailer. Performs such tasks ... on a temporary relief basis; uses hand tools and other tools such as pneumatics, chain saw ...
Equipment Operator - Streets
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$18.23/hr
... chipper, stump remover, roller, trencher, front end loader, water truck, slope mower; may perform ... temporary relief basis. Other Job Functions: Cleans catch basins, shovels, fills sand bags.
Equipment Operator - Streets
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$18.23/hr
... chipper, stump remover, roller, trencher, front end loader, water truck, slope mower; may perform ... temporary relief basis. Other Job Functions: Cleans catch basins, shovels, fills sand bags.
Grounds Keeper - Rock Eagle - Temporary
Athens, GA · On-site
$14.75 - $18.75/hr
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Operating lawnmowers, edgers, and weed whackers ... Picking up, grinding limbs, and working with a Brush Bandit chipper, or similar equipment. Hand ...
Grounds Keeper - Rock Eagle - Temporary
Athens, GA · On-site
$14.75 - $18.75/hr
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Operating lawnmowers, edgers, and weed whackers ... Picking up, grinding limbs, and working with a Brush Bandit chipper, or similar equipment. Hand ...
Grounds Keeper - Rock Eagle - Temporary
Athens, GA · On-site
$14.75 - $18.75/hr
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Operating lawnmowers, edgers, and weed whackers ... Picking up, grinding limbs, and working with a Brush Bandit chipper, or similar equipment. Hand ...
Grounds Keeper - Rock Eagle - Temporary
Athens, GA · On-site
$14.75 - $18.75/hr
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Operating lawnmowers, edgers, and weed whackers ... Picking up, grinding limbs, and working with a Brush Bandit chipper, or similar equipment. Hand ...
Sr. Maintenance Technician
$35K - $58K/yr
Operates bush chipper. Operates bushhog. Operates slope mower and positract. Operates stump grinder ... DIFFICULTY The position adheres to established guidelines, policies, and operating procedures and ...
Sr. Maintenance Technician
$35K - $58K/yr
Operates bush chipper. Operates bushhog. Operates slope mower and positract. Operates stump grinder ... DIFFICULTY The position adheres to established guidelines, policies, and operating procedures and ...
Sr. Maintenance Technician
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$35K - $58K/yr
Operates bush chipper. Operates bushhog. Operates slope mower and positract. Operates stump grinder ... DIFFICULTY The position adheres to established guidelines, policies, and operating procedures and ...
Sr. Maintenance Technician
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$35K - $58K/yr
Operates bush chipper. Operates bushhog. Operates slope mower and positract. Operates stump grinder ... DIFFICULTY The position adheres to established guidelines, policies, and operating procedures and ...
Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Temporary - Roads - Public Works
Salem, OR · On-site
$21.49 - $28.75/hr
Potential equipment operated may include light truck; * Adequately communicate and access ... These are full-time temporary jobs, which are eligible for overtime. * Typical Roads Division ...
Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Temporary - Roads - Public Works
Salem, OR · On-site
$21.49 - $28.75/hr
Potential equipment operated may include light truck; * Adequately communicate and access ... These are full-time temporary jobs, which are eligible for overtime. * Typical Roads Division ...
Service Worker/Equipment Operator I, II, III (Class A or B CDL Required)
Winter Haven, FL · On-site
$19.33/hr
... Chipper Equipment, Tree trimming equipment, Hydro Mulcher • Operates above equipment with the ... temporary, emergency or trainee basis. • Washes and cleans and provides routine maintenance on ...
Service Worker/Equipment Operator I, II, III (Class A or B CDL Required)
Winter Haven, FL · On-site
$19.33/hr
... Chipper Equipment, Tree trimming equipment, Hydro Mulcher • Operates above equipment with the ... temporary, emergency or trainee basis. • Washes and cleans and provides routine maintenance on ...
Service Worker/Equipment Operator I, II, III (Class A or B CDL Required)
Winter Haven, FL · On-site
$19.33/hr
Operates heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis. Washes and cleans and ... Chipper Equipment, Tree trimming equipment, Hydro Mulcher Operates above equipment with the ...
Service Worker/Equipment Operator I, II, III (Class A or B CDL Required)
Winter Haven, FL · On-site
$19.33/hr
Operates heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis. Washes and cleans and ... Chipper Equipment, Tree trimming equipment, Hydro Mulcher Operates above equipment with the ...
Temporary Chipper Operator information
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$10.82 - $11.98
1% of jobs
$11.98 - $13.13
3% of jobs
$13.13 - $14.29
5% of jobs
$15.43 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.29 - $15.45
16% of jobs
$15.45 - $16.61
19% of jobs
The median wage is $16.96 / hr.
$16.61 - $17.77
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$18.70 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.77 - $18.92
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$18.92 - $20.08
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$20.08 - $21.24
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$21.24 - $22.40
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$22.40 - $23.56
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Heavy Equipment Operator I - 007353
Mobile, AL • On-site
University of South Alabama •
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Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
007353
Position Title
Heavy Equipment Operator I - 007353
Division
Finance and Administration
Department
173640 - Grounds
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, one year of experience in the operation of a variety of heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance fields, and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/30/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Monday - Friday
Working Hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Position Information
Position Number
007353
Position Title
Heavy Equipment Operator I - 007353
Division
Finance and Administration
Department
173640 - Grounds
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, one year of experience in the operation of a variety of heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance fields, and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama's Grounds department is seeking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Operates solid waste collection truck and other vehicles/motorized equipment throughout campus areas and off campus, as required, following appropriate safety procedures.
- Loads bagged trash and solid waste from assigned pick-up points into truck and unloads at designated transfer station.
- Performs preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment to include checking level of and adding fuel, water, grease, oil, and air, checking brakes and brake fluid levels, changing tires, and cleaning interior and exterior.
- Operates a loader, backhoe, skid steer, mowers, lull lift, light duty dump truck, and excavator to dig ditches, build berms and swales and loads sand, soil, gravel and rocks on trucks following appropriate safety procedures.
- Performs tree felling and brush clearing using a variety of equipment to include a chainsaw, hydraulic tree spade, and high speed chipper/grinder.
- Assists with construction projects to include concrete walks, retaining walls and drainage systems, and assists with grounds maintenance as needed.
- Travels to various work sites using a University vehicle.
- Moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/30/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Monday - Friday
Working Hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
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Headquarters location
Mobile, AL, US
Year founded
1963
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