Hocking College offers employment opportunities for students through
regular part time employment or through the Federal Work Study Program (FWS).
To be considered for FWS, you must indicate your interest in employment
on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
There are also paid student employment opportunities while working
within community service. For more information about paid community
service opportunities, please contact Office of Financial Aid.
| Position Title |
Heavy Equipment- Student Assistant |
| Subcode |
Heavy |
| Function |
To provide support to the Heavy Equipment Program by assisting the Staff & Faculty with their job duties. Student employees are required to wear their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working in/around equipment. Must be punctual & dependable. |
| |
Job Duties |
Skills & Knowledge |
| 80% |
- Working within the shop areas
- Cleaning tools/equipment & ensuring proper storage
- Emptying trash containers
- Properly disposing of waste oil
- Placing used shop rags into proper containers
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- Proper/Safe use of hand and power tools
- Safe shop practices
- Use of computer, telephone, & other office related equipment
- Experience with parts & repair manuals
- Knowledge of heavy equipment & automotive maintenance/repair
- Use of fire extinguisher, oxy-acetylene torch, & welder
|
| 15% |
- Supporting the Heavy Equipment Technician with equipment repairs
- Supporting the Faculty as needed
|
| 5% |
- Other duties as assigned (i.e. picking up parts & supplies, filling drinking water coolers, etc.)
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| Success Skills |
- Communicate Effectively (reading, writing, speaking, listening skills)
- Demonstrate Knowledge of Science and the Environment (knowledge of scientific principles. Scientific method, awareness of ecological principles/ physical health/social development)
- Demonstrate Learning and Critical Thinking Skills (analyze, evaluate, use logic, establish goals)
- Maintains Professional Skills and Attitudes (follow polices, show initiative, prioritize, work safely, arrive promptly, attend regularly, maintain professional image)
- Practice Human Relation Skills (trustworthy, confident, team worker, maintain sense of humor, empathize, practice good interpersonal skills, resolve conflicts, work well with others)
- Demonstrate Community, Cultural, and Global Awareness (practice good citizenship, respect diversity, know contribution of career to the economy, understand historical and current events)
- Maintain a Code of Ethics (honest, responsible, resolve conflicts and moral dilemmas through decision-making process)
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| Minimum Requirements |
- A state issued drivers license, with ability to pass drivers background check to operate college vehicles
- Punctual & dependable
- Safety oriented
- Willing to work alone, & with others
- Knowledge of heavy equipment & shop environment
- Able to use cleaning supplies
- Responsible
- Have Personal Protective Equipment (Hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots)
- Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards each semester to maintain eligibility to work
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| Technology Preferred |
- Heavy Equipment
- Timber Harvest
- Automotive
- Welding
(Open to all students, pending a screen out element with knowledge of safe practices while working in a heavy equipment/shop environment).
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| Contact |
No Contact Assigned |
