Equipment Operator III

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is located Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department. This position does not have formal supervisory authority. This is a full-time, nonexempt position. Services include engineering, design, renovations, and maintenance of building structures, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection, HVAC/R, plumbing, keyless access, door operators, custodial services, waste and recycling, landscaping, and paving. Operations also manages district energy and utility systems, and provides campus support for facility use and access. Operates and maintains a variety of motorized equipment, ranging from light vehicles to heavy construction machinery, to transport materials, equipment, and personnel and support construction and maintenance operations. Performs equipment loading and unloading, pre- and post-operation inspections, routine cleaning, and minor repairs to ensure safe and efficient performance. Applies strong spatial awareness, fine motor control, and hazard recognition skills to maneuver multi-ton equipment in confined spaces, maintain load stability on uneven terrain, and avoid site hazards and underground utilities while completing assigned projects safely and effectively. This position will work with Class B dump trucks, Class A semi trucks, front end loaders, motor graders, skid steers, mini excavators. Additionally, this position requires a labor component which can include: utility excavation, digs, creating safety boundaries for excavation, concrete and asphalt demolition, and snow removal.

Requirements

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
Valid driver's license – within 1 year of hire
Class B CDL (employer paid)
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (for new hires)
Pre-employment Physical - extra heavy lifting

Nice To Haves

Flexibility; be willing to participate in all levels of physical work beyond equipment operation
Positive attitude; willing to learn about how heavy equipment is used on campus
Experience operating a variety of heavy equipment and snow plows
Extensive knowledge and experience using safe practices in heavy equipment use in high-traffic (pedestrian and otherwise) areas
Knowledge of heavy equipment practices around utilities including electric, gas, water and sewer
Ability to conduct maintenance and minor repair on heavy equipment
Related state service experience

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it
Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order
Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site
Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste
Completing minor repair work as needed
Utility excavation, digs, creating safety boundaries for excavation
Concrete and asphalt demolition
Snow removal