Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Knox

Job Description

Position Summary:

Position will operate heavy equipment such as: 10 to 25 ton dump trucks, dozers, motor graders, front-in loaders, vibratory compactors, scrapers, forestry mowers (FECON), track hoes, agricultural tractors, and back hoes, semi-trucks and trailers for the purpose of completing LRAM projects. Primary functions are soil stabilization and vegetation management at Fort Knox, KY .

Essential Job Duties

• Execute Day to Day Heavy Equipment Operation Tasks to complete LRAM projects; equipment operated includes, but is not limited to: 10 to 25 ton dump trucks (25 ton off road dumps at some locations) dozers, motor graders, front-in loaders, agricultural tractors, vibratory compactors, scrapers, forestry mowers (FECON), track hoes, and back hoes

• Conduct activities to execute repair, maintenance, and reconfiguration projects in support of Army training missions, such as Mechanized Brush and Small Tree Removal; Thinning, Clearing (Rotary Cutter, FECON, Hydro-ax)

• Gravel and Aggregate Application; Rip Rap Application; Articulated/Cable Concrete Application

• Creating and/or Maintaining Turnouts and Diversion Ditches along tactical use maneuver and movement trails

• Perform operational maintenance and inspections on equipment for operational readiness and safety and make minor adjustment and perform operator maintenance on equipment operated.

• Track project for monthly/quarterly reports.

• Fulfill other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill the mission and sub-missions of the ITAM program and DPTMS as approved by the Installation Point of Contact.

Supervision:

• None

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance.

• Candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check.

• Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions (e.g., heat and humidity). Able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly

• Must possess a valid drivers license.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years professional experience.

• High school Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent

• Experience with running and maintaining heavy equipment

• Must possess a Valid CDL Type A license or acquire one by position start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience to facilitating soil stabilization, land clearing, site preparation, and work site revegetation.

• Experience in land rehabilitation and horizontal construction, including erosion control practices aligned with State and/or EPA-approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) required for compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA).

• Experience operating heavy equipment, including 10-25 ton dump trucks, dozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, forestry mowers (FECON), agricultural tractors, and backhoes.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $58,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

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