LRAM Heavy Equipment Operator

Colorado State University • Wahiawa, HI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) are hiring an hourly Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) Heavy Equipment Operator to support the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii at Schofield Barracks and associated sub-installations on Oahu. The position is on-site; remote work is not allowed. Hourly positions cannot exceed nine months, though permanent opportunities may become available. Continued employment is contingent on project funding.

The role operates heavy equipment to complete land rehabilitation and maintenance projects on Army training lands. Work includes land rehabilitation, trail and training land maintenance and repairs, vegetation mowing and shredding, and soil stabilization. The operator also performs equipment maintenance and comprehensive pre-trip inspections on heavy equipment, vehicles, and trailers, documenting inspections as required. The position tracks work and prepares weekly progress reports. It does not supervise other employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment, including equipment such as bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders or backhoes, skid steers, agricultural tractors, motor graders, and light- and heavy-duty trailers.
• Ability to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards.
• Experience performing operational, routine, and operator maintenance and inspections to maintain equipment readiness and safety and keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition.
• Ability to properly load, secure, and transport heavy equipment with a range of trailers on paved and dirt roads.
• Ability to work in person at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
• Pre-employment criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet CSU driving standards throughout employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds without assistance and perform strenuous outdoor labor under hazardous conditions, including intense heat, cold, high humidity, and exposure to noxious plants and animals.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a highly structured organization, such as a military installation, and knowledge of Army instructions, directives, guidance, and processes.
• Experience with land rehabilitation, horizontal construction techniques, and erosion-control practices specific to the state and/or EPA-approved Best Management Practices required for Clean Water Act compliance.
• Experience operating and maintaining 10-to-25-ton dump trucks, dozers, motor graders, skid steers, front-end loaders, forestry mowers, excavators, agricultural tractors, and backhoes.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including dozers, skid steers, front-end loaders, vibratory compactors, forestry mowers and mulchers, excavators, backhoes, agricultural tractors, and heavy-duty trailers to complete LRAM projects.
• Support land rehabilitation, trail and training land maintenance and repairs, vegetation mowing and shredding, and soil stabilization on Army training lands.
• Perform operational, routine, and operator maintenance and inspections on equipment, vehicles, and trailers to maintain readiness and safety.
• Perform and document comprehensive pre-trip inspections of heavy equipment, vehicles such as dump trucks, pickup trucks, and water trucks, and trailers.
• Track work and prepare weekly progress reports.
• Load, secure, and transport heavy equipment using trailers on paved and dirt roads.

Benefits

• CSU describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED