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Motor Vehicle Operator, Grounds

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Motor Vehicle Operator, Grounds
Classification Title Motor Vehicle Operator
Department Campus Operations
Posting Number C240053
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/49823
Employer State
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term Permanent/Contingent Permanent
Classified Position Type Non-Competitive Classified
Temporary Until
Salary Grade SG07
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
In this role as a Motor Vehicle Operator, you will be responsible for the operation, routine servicing, loading and unload of large motor vehicles we well as the removal of snow and ice during the snow season. In this position, you will be responsible for the following:
  • Operating large garbage packers, backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, tractors, snow & ice removal equipment, turf maintenance equipment, and other grounds maintenance equipment
  • Assisting with spraying, turf repair, fertilizing, grass cutting, pruning and planting projects
  • Driving large delivery vehicles, loading and unloading, and transporting freight
  • Routine service on motorized/ non-motorized vehicles and equipment which includes changing tires, lubrication, check and add fluids, install/remove snow plows, and perform minor repairs
  • Moving cargo on and off vehicles
  • Removing snow and ice from paved surfaces
  • Performing manual labor associated with maintaining campus grounds
  • Maintaining daily reports on activities performed


This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Departmental Operating Needs
  • Maintain a valid NYS CDL B driver license w tanker/airbrake endorsement.
  • Ability to operate a forklift, front loader and a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds; including moving loads or equipment, traveling and maneuvering of vehicle and safety pre-operation inspections of vehicles.
  • Operating riding lawn mower equipment, front loaders, dump trucks and tractors in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Seasonal changes in duties will cause shift changes based on seniority, and will result in individual being placed on second and/or third shift.
  • Must be willing to work overtime for snow removal and other seasonal requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a valid class B Commercial Drivers License without an air brake restriction. Must have tanker endorsement by the time of employment.

You are required to create a Clearinghouse account as part of your application.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of verifiable experience operating commercial motor vehicles in support of grounds maintenance, highway maintenance, parks maintenance, or similar operation is preferred.
Physical Demands

Will be exposed to working in outdoor weather conditions. Frequently moves boxes, material and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus utilizing provided tools.

Must be physically able to withstand medium to heavy lifting involving frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions.
Salary Range $37,121
Additional Salary Information
Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)
Work Hours
Various Shifts
Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants will be required to provide their driver’s license information and create a Clearinghouse account to enable participation in the License Event Notification Service (LENS) and Clearinghouse for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The FMCDS Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow the University at Buffalo to request access from applicants to identify drivers who commit drug and alcohol program violations.
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information

Contact's Name Adam Ridler
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Supervisor of Grounds
Contact's Email awridler@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-2898
Posting Dates

Posted 04/30/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be Filled

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you possess a valid class B Commercial Drivers License?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a tanker endorsement? If you do not have a tanker endorsement, you must be willing to obtain one by the time of employment to be considered for this position.
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  4. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume