Equipment Operator III

Facilities Management Position

The position is located in Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department. This full-time, nonexempt position does not have formal supervisory authority.

Unit Statement: 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.

Facilities Management | Colorado State University

Position Summary

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, motograders, 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.

Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• 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

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires.)
• Pre-employment Physical - extra heavy lifting.
• Valid driver's license – within 1 year of hire Class B CDL required (employer paid).
• Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.
• Shift Work - Snow removal and emergency excavation outside normal business hours. Special events.
• In-person

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• 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.

Application Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Salary Range

$56,628 - $67,956

Employee Benefits

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