Heavy Equipment Operator
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Heavy Equipment Operator at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, paying $25.00 to $27.00 per hour plus benefits. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record, and a background check will be required for employment. Duties include operating heavy equipment, street maintenance, and snow removal.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 17, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
Operate heavy equipment for campus projects, gravel pit operations, utility repairs, and maintenance of streets, roads, parking lots, and garages. Assist with street signage, markings, and snow removal. The role is non-exempt with overtime eligibility and a targeted rate of $25.00 to $27.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years of relevant work experience operating heavy equipment
- Experience with backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and 1.5-ton trucks
- Background check required
- No employment visa sponsorship available
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick, military leave)
- Retirement contributions up to 8%
- Tuition assistance for employee and eligible family members
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Job details
- Location
- West Lafayette, IN
- Pay
- $25 to $27 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated