Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
TES1930P |
| Home Org Name |
AES Land and Resource Mgmt |
| Division Name |
Agriculture Experiment Station |
| Position Title |
TES Construction & Heavy Machine Operator |
| Estimated Hours Per Week |
30-40 |
| Anticipated Length of Assignment |
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| Job Summary |
The individual selected for this position will assist with ongoing land and facilities management responsibilities for the College of Agriculture, including (but not limited to) construction duties, planning and completing projects, and operating heavy equipment and machinery.Temporary assignment to assist with ongoing general maintenance of College of Agriculture and
AAES facilities and land/properties.
Temporary Employment Services (
TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.
TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
- Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
- Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
- Assistance with special projects
- Seasonal work
- Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity,
TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU Students are not eligible for TES. |
| Essential Functions |
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Operates heavy equipment such as tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, trenchers, forklifts, etc. used for various construction projects on university property and may also drive semi-trucks.
- Excavates, grades, and resurfaces fields and surfaces at various job sites.
- Builds/renovates structures and support structures to include ponds, greenhouses, pole barns, and other buildings.
- Assists in the planning and estimating of department construction projects.
- May perform welding and plumbing functions in support of local facilities. Loads and transports materials from one location to another.
- May be occasionally required to travel for out of town and/or overnight work.
- May apply various pesticides to plants, shrubs, and trees.
- Repairs and maintains equipment and vehicles ensuring that they are in proper working condition.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in operating heavy machinery and/or construction practices
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| Desired Qualifications |
Knowledge/experience within essential functions desired. |
Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$15.00 - $25.00/hour |
| Work Hours |
7:45 am - 4:45 pm (hours may vary) |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| Posting Date |
08/09/2023 |
| Closing Date |
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| EEO Statement |
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/40180 |
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Auburn
$15.00 - $25.00 / hr
Dec 22, 2024