Equipment Operator I

Fully in-person/on-site

Fort Collins, CO

Full time

R2026106399

Job Description

Position Summary

The Integrated Solid Waste Section (ISW) exists to provide a clean campus on which to study, work and live. We remove solid waste from campus according to the ISW plan which maximizes the reuse of campus waste through recycling and composting with landfilling as a last resort. More information can be found at:

This position exists to assist in the collection, delivery, and processing of compostable material. It is a support role at the CSU Compost Site. The regular work schedule for this position is 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime is occasionally required.

This position will close at midnight on 10/21/2026.

Essential Job Duties

Compost Operations

Collect compostable materials from campus and deliver to composting site for in-vessel and windrow operations. Assist in Maintaining in-vessel composter, Bagging equipment and Compost Screener. Report any repair problems to the ISW Manger. Maintain composting area and finished product composting storage area. In performing this function, the employee operates and perform minor maintenance on an 11050 GVW Cube Van and ¾ ton pick-up truck.

Collection and Compost Site Maintenance

Maintain compost site and compost bins as needed. Cleaning lids, around in-vessel composter, and windrow piles. Making arrangements for the bins to be thoroughly washed due to odors and appearance. Clean and maintain compost collection sites.

Vehicle Operator Maintenance

Routine operator maintenance of solid waste vehicles, such as checking fluids, checking and adjusting tire pressures, washing trucks, etc.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires),

• Pre-employment Physical - Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects,

• Valid Driver’s License - Will be required to obtain Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.

• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Hazardous Waste is found in and near the dumpsters and Universal Waste is handled through the recycling program ,

• Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare

• Shift work

Minimum Qualifications

Per State criteria.

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

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a current valid driver’s license. *P lease note, Driver’s license must be attached to the application.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience driving in high traffic areas

• Exposure to working in outdoor conditions throughout the year.

• Directly related state service experience

Please Note: Applicants must obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of hire date. CSU Facilities Management will support applicants in obtaining their CDL

Salary Range

$38,328 - $45,996 + Full Benefits

Employee Benefits

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Application Information

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.

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Application Instructions and Information

• For State Classified searches, you may be able to skip the Experience, Education, Certification, Language, and Skills sections. Be sure to review the qualifications in the job posting to determine whether these sections should be completed. If additional documentation is required or should be uploaded to meet the requirements of the position, please attach all required documents in the Required Application Documents section as specified in the job posting.

• Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

• The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.

• The application is the legal document on file ; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.

Incomplete Applications

Applications will not be considered if:

• The Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”

• Job duties are missing for any listed position.

• Month/Year employment dates are not included.

Notes

• Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.

• The selection process for State Classified positions may include exam(s) and/or interview(s) that require candidates to appear in person , at the candidate’s own expense.

• Pertinent updates to your application status can be obtained by logging into your candidate account .

• Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies .

• Current CSU employees should apply through the Jobs Hub in their Workday account.

For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024 , any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

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

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at .

A standard appeal form is available at: . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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