Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) Equipment Operator – Fort Stewart, GA

Full job description:     https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/142101 
Apply by date for full consideration: 4/22/2024
Salary Range: $50,000 -$52,000

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/ 

Operates and performs heavy equipment, light equipment, and onsite labor in execution of Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) projects for the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program as part of the Sustainable Range Program at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Specific areas of responsibility are listed below in the Essential Job Duties section.

Required Qualifications:    

• 1 year of professional experience or equivalent
• A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as agricultural farm tractors and implements (loader, disk, rotary cutter, planter, spreader, auger, bush hog, shredder, etc.), bulldozer, skid steer with attachments, forklift, transport and dump type trucks, all-terrain vehicles, trenchers, backhoes, graders, excavators, forestry mulcher, and loaders
• Experience with performing operational, routine, and operator maintenance and inspections on heavy equipment, light equipment, and hand-held power and manual tools
• Ability to read and navigate using maps, GIS applications, aerial photographs, compasses, and GPS units
• Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions (e.g., heat and humidity); able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Be able to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards
• 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.