Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Stewart, GA

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 17 Oct 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Stewart, GA
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? No
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202201542AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Technical/Support I
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $45,000 - 49,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 11/14/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/17/2022
Description of Work Unit
CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DOD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
A Heavy Equipment Operator position at Fort Stewart, Georgia is available with Colorado State University’s (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML).
The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate heavy equipment such as: 10 to 25 ton dump trucks (25 ton off road dumps at some locations) dozers, motor graders, front-in loaders, vibratory compactors, scrapers, forestry mowers (FECON), track hoes, agricultural tractors, and back hoes for the purpose of completing Forestry projects. Primary functions are soil stabilization and vegetation management on Army lands. This position will also require tracking and preparing monthly and quarterly reports. The successful candidate must reside in the Installation vicinity; telecommuting is not available for this position.
Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here , https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/ .
Required Job Qualifications
* A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent required.
The successful candidate must have a valid Georgia Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) or be able to obtain a Georgia Class A CDL by the employment start date.
* 2 years professional experience.
* Experience with running and maintaining heavy equipment.
* Must be skilled in the operation, maintenance and repair of bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, whole tree chippers and tractor-trailer trucks.
* Ability to maneuver equipment in confined areas.
* Possess basic knowledge of terrain and soil composition in order to determine approach for equipment.
* Ability to read maps, aerial photographs, and compasses. Familiar with installation roads, bridges, and access ways.
* Required to have ability, licenses, medical certificates and certifications to operate all Forestry heavy equipment over paved and dirt roads.
* Physically able to perform strenuous labor outdoors in all types of weather and hazardous working conditions including intense heat and humidity as well as smoke situations encountered during prescribed burns.
* Be able to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards
* Able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.
* Must obtain and maintain Georgia Level 1A Erosion and Sedimentation Certification required for moving/disturbing soil within the first 90 days of employment.
* Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.
* The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States
by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
* Candidate must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obatin a Common Access Card (CAC. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.
Preferred Job Qualifications
* Desired qualifications include experience working in a highly structured organization and knowledge of Army Instructions, directives, guidance and processes.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Heavy Machinery Operation/Forestry
Duty/Responsibility
Operate whole tree chipper to chip logging debris (tops and limbs) and unmerchantable timber to be burned as fuel at the Installation’s Central Energy Plant (CEP). Operate a frontend loader with grapple attachment to bring tops and limbs to the chipper in the field. Operate a 5th-wheel type tractor/trailer chip van to haul chips to the CEP.
Percentage Of Time 45
Job Duty Category Road Maintenance/Construction
Duty/Responsibility
Operate a dump truck to haul dirt and other materials over paved and dirt roads. During emergencies, peak workloads, or for cross training the employee, may be required to operate a motor grader or crawler tractor under the close supervision of a government employee. Duties performed may include but are not limited to rough grading of access-ways located on the reservation. Operate a 5th-wheel type tractor/trailer equipped with air brake connections between truck, tractor and trailer to move heavy equipment from job site to job site or to the storage yard. Load and unload heavy equipment at job site or storage yard assuring load distribution, safety requirements, and established procedures are adhered to. Identify job site from GIS maps, aerial photographs, or verbal instructions. Determine route and deliver equipment required.
Percentage Of Time 35
Job Duty Category Maintenance and Repair/Reporting
Duty/Responsibility
Maintain and repair equipment used in the performance of above tasks. Maintain daily log of task accomplishments to be used in preparing monthly/quarterly reports.
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty Category Prescribed Burn Support
Duty/Responsibility
Support and assist government employees in conducting prescribed burning by using a tractor-plow unit, pumper truck or hand tools. Use aerial photographs, GIS maps and hand compass to plow firebreaks. Work may be performed in dense forest or open areas. Occasionally man a 100-foot fire tower used for coordination and communication during prescribed burning operations.
Percentage Of Time 10

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than October 17, 2022, for full consideration at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/113050 . Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
1) Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
2) Resume
3) References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - CDL (Georgia Class A commercial driver's license)
Search Contact Calvin Bagley ([email protected])
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
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.

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