Equipment Operator I

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Solid Waste Section (ISW) exists to provide a clean campus on which to study, work and live. We remove solid waste from campus according to the ISW plan which maximizes the reuse of campus waste through recycling and composting with landfilling as a last resort. This position exists to assist in the collection, delivery, and processing of compostable material. It is a support role at the CSU Compost Site.

Requirements

Possession of a current valid driver’s license.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Pre-employment Physical - Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Valid Driver’s License - Will be required to obtain Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment
Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Hazardous Waste is found in and near the dumpsters and Universal Waste is handled through the recycling program
Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare
Shift work

Nice To Haves

Experience driving in high traffic areas
Exposure to working in outdoor conditions throughout the year.
Directly related state service experience

Responsibilities

Collect compostable materials from campus and deliver to composting site for in-vessel and windrow operations.
Assist in Maintaining in-vessel composter, Bagging equipment and Compost Screener.
Report any repair problems to the ISW Manger.
Maintain composting area and finished product composting storage area.
Operate and perform minor maintenance on an 11050 GVW Cube Van and ¾ ton pick-up truck.
Maintain compost site and compost bins as needed.
Cleaning lids, around in-vessel composter, and windrow piles.
Making arrangements for the bins to be thoroughly washed due to odors and appearance.
Clean and maintain compost collection sites.
Routine operator maintenance of solid waste vehicles, such as checking fluids, checking and adjusting tire pressures, washing trucks, etc.