Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
• Class B commercial license with a passenger endorsement
• Any requirements including drug screening and DOT physicals.
• Copy of current Valid Colorado Driver's License
• CDL medical card
• DMV record
• Experience safely driving large buses, shuttles, and vans, including comfort with long-distance, weekend, and overnight trips
• Ability to handle light maintenance like oil changes, replacing filters, changing flat tires, and topping off fluids.
• Skill in deep-cleaning, washing, and detailing vehicles inside and out.
• Knowledge of how to perform daily safety checks (pre-trip inspections) and keep accurate logs.
• Ability to handle vehicle breakdowns or roadside emergencies calmly, sometimes outside of normal business hours.
• A helpful attitude when working with university departments, students, and outside vendors.
• Basic phone and coordination skills to help cover the office and pick up parts when the main mechanic is away.
• Responsible professional conduct at all times
• Punctual and observe scheduled work hours
• Will not abuse leave and will follow call-in procedures.
• Follow safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment, when required.
• Frequent bending
• Occasional lifting of approximately 50 pounds
• Sitting for extensive durations

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip inspections and documentation on all fleet and equipment.
• Performs an organized operation of fleet maintenance on vehicles and equipment, auto detail, repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, associated records and reports and work environment.
• Availability to assist in some after hour emergency situations such as vehicle breakdowns.
• Provides excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of fleet calendar as necessary.
• Position assists mechanic with all transportation and equipment needs.
• Safely drives commercial vehicles (bus/vans/shuttles) transporting passengers to and from destinations required by Adams State University departments.
• Several overnights, multiple days will be required for athletic events during peak seasons.
• Performs all inspections required by law and all documents required.
• Performs all driver safety, traffic laws, rules and regulations required.
• Ability to assist in situations sometimes after normal hours with vehicle break down issues or possible staff/student rescue with all transportation.
• Provide excellent customer service and professionalism to all departments interacting with Fleet Services.
• Performs and provide logs on equipment and vehicle inspections (pre-trip) daily.
• Maintains, cleans, details, performs minor repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining bus, and passenger vehicles.
• Detailing vehicles Including washing and drying of interiors and exteriors, cleaning floors/carpets, seats, glass in and out, engine compartments, wheels and tires including tread inspections.
• Light maintenance-includes oil changes, oil and air filter changes, fuel filters, wiper blades, light bulbs.
• Adding fluids such as oils, windshield wash, diesel exhaust fluid, antifreeze.
• Small equipment oil changes and light repairs such as changing mower blades, flat tires, power washing.
• Transporting vehicles to vendors, picking up parts and supplies.
• In the absence of the mechanic-cover phones when needed.
• Ensure all tools, materials, and machinery are secured, and returned to designated storage areas post-job

Benefits

• medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• comprehensive leave program