LRAM Light Equipment Operator - Fort Drum, NY

Colorado State University•Calcium, NY

5d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Light Equipment Operator conducts soil stabilization and vegetation management activities in support of the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) component of the Army’s Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program at assigned locations. The position uses light equipment and hand tools to carry out LRAM project tasks and also tracks and prepares monthly and quarterly reports. The role is within the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), a research, education, and service unit in Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources. CEMML applies science to promote sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense and other public lands. The position is based at Fort Drum, a U.S. Army installation in northern New York State. The operator maintains and inspects equipment for readiness and safety, performs minor adjustments and routine operator maintenance, and carries out other duties as needed to support the ITAM program. Supervision is not part of this position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience operating and maintaining light equipment and handheld tools.
Ability to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor in all weather conditions, including heat and humidity.
Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Complete a pre-employment criminal background check.
Meet applicable requirements to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card and public trust clearance, or an Installation Base Pass.
Complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience facilitating work-site revegetation, land clearing, site preparation, and soil stabilization.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Experience with land rehabilitation, horizontal construction techniques, and erosion control practices.
Experience working on a military installation to assist in assessing training land conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate light equipment and hand tools to complete assigned LRAM project execution tasks.
Operate agricultural tractors with PTO-driven attachments, mowers, straw blowers, hydro-seeders, skid-steers with or without rotary-head mulching attachments, and other assigned equipment.
Operate water trucks and dump trucks when holding the required CDL.
Perform operational maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment is ready and safe to use.
Perform routine equipment and tool maintenance, including changing tires, inspecting, greasing and cleaning equipment, maintaining fluid levels, inspecting and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, replacing batteries, and calibrating equipment.
Track and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Perform other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill ITAM program missions and sub-missions, as approved by the Installation Point of Contact.