Heavy Equipment Operator

Company: Colorado State University – Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator – Fort Stewart, GA
Location: Fort Stewart, GA
Full job description: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/139995
Apply by date for full consideration: 2/19/2024
Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000

Position Summary:
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/ 

A Heavy Equipment Operator position is available at Fort Stewart, Georgia with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). The position will help support the Fish and Wildlife Branch at Fort Stewart by providing technical support to facilitate the implementation of the endangered species management program. The position will support mowing midstory vegetation using a mower and shredder, collecting and planting native grass seed, supporting heavy equipment operation for habitat restoration activities, and performing repairs and maintenance on equipment.

Fort Stewart is a United States Army installation located near Hinesville, Georgia, approximately 42 miles southwest of Savannah. The 280,000-acre installation hosts a variety of diverse training habitats including forest and woodland ecosystems. The installation supports year-round training from all branches of the armed services in a variety of realistic training scenarios.

Work location is dependent on the needs of the partner/project/role. In some instances, positions may require staff to be fully in-person. In other instances, hybrid or remote arrangements may be possible.

Required Qualifications:    

• A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL), with no manual transmission restrictions, at the time of employment. Must be able to maintain a valid CDL (Type A) throughout the course of employment.
• Experience with running and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Must be skilled in the operation, maintenance, and repair of bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, motor graders, shredders, mowers, agriculture tractors, and tractor-trailer trucks.
• Ability to maneuver equipment in confined areas.
• Must have the ability to operate all heavy equipment over paved and dirt roads.
• Possess basic knowledge of terrain and soil composition to determine approach for equipment.
• Ability to read and navigate using maps, GIS applications, aerial photographs, compasses, and GPS units.
• Familiar with installation roads, bridges, and access ways.
• Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all hazardous working conditions (e.g., intense heat, cold, high humidity, noxious plants and animals) including smoke encountered during prescribed burn operations.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly without assistance.
• Be able to follow directions, work collaboratively with others as part of a team, and maintain safe working standards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Georgia Level 1A Erosion and Sedimentation Certification required for moving/disturbing soil within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Employee Benefits: 
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/  & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. 

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates .

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.