Equipment Operator II

Job description

Posting Detail Information


Working TitleEquipment Operator II

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Type of PositionFull-time

Classification TitleEquipment Operator II

Posting Number202500105P

Position TypeState Classified

Open Date10/07/2025

Close Date11/03/2025

Salary$3,768 - $4,522 Monthly

Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.

With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.


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+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

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State Classified HourlyNo

Description of Work Unit
The Integrated Solid Waste Section ( ISW ) provides a clean and healthy campus environment in which to study, work, and live.

The section removes solid waste from local campuses according to the ISW plan thus maximizing the reuse of campus waste through recycling and composting, with landfilling as a last resort.

The position works Tuesday through Saturday, 5 am to 1:30 pm, with overtime occasionally required.

Position Summary
This position operates a 22,420 GVW rear load to collect cardboard for recycling Tuesday through Friday.

This position operates a 64,000 GVW trash truck and a 41,360 GVW recycle truck on Saturday and, as needed, to assist.

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


1) Two years of experience driving heavy equipment which requires a Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) in order to operate.


2) Possession of a current valid State of Colorado Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) with air brake endorsement.

Substitutions
N/A

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 CDL class vehicle in a heavy pedestrian traffic environment and constricted spaces.


· Completed training in hazardous and/or Universal Waste management and handling.


· Directly related state service experience.



Essential Job Duties


Job Duty CategoryCollection of Trash & Recyclable Materials

Duty/Responsibility
Collect recyclable materials throughout the campuses and deliver to recycle center.

In performing this function, the employee operates and performs operator maintenance and daily pre-operation safety inspections on a 41,360 GVW side load recycle truck and 22,420 GVW rear load recycle truck, a 64,000 GVW trash truck.

Percentage Of Time65%


Job Duty CategoryVehicle Operation Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility
Perform routine operator maintenance of solid waste vehicles, such as checking fluids, washing trucks, lubricating hydraulic joints, etc.

Percentage Of Time10%


Job Duty CategoryCollection Site Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility
Maintain recycle bins at recycle sites as needed.

Duties include cleaning lids, ground around bins, and making arrangements for the bins to be thoroughly washed during school breaks and when needed to reduce odors and improve appearance.

Snow removal around bins and enclosures as necessary.

Percentage Of Time10%


Job Duty CategoryInspection Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility
Inspect and maintain recycling processing and storage facility to ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations.

Inspect campus recycling collection sites to capture universal hazardous waste materials for appropriate disposal.

Percentage Of Time15%


Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION


+ Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in theWork Experiencesection on the application.

Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

+ Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in theWork Experiencesection of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience.

Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.

+ TheWork Experienceis the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.

+ Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.




INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS


+ If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.

+ An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.

+ An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.

+ Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework.

If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.



RESUMES


+ When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position.

This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.

+ Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.

+ Please see theRequired Documentssection of the posting.


NOTES


+ Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be 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 an exam(s) and interview(s) whichrequirecandidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense.

+ Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account athttps://jobs.colostate.edu

+ All status updates for this position will be sent via email fromhuman.resources@colostate.edu,hr_ta@colostate.edu, OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process.

In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.


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 your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.



Department Contact Information
Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, athr_ta@colostate.eduor call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/help/for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.


All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office atHR_Service_Center@colostate.eduor (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Conditions of EmploymentPre-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 lo 20 lbs.

of force constantly lo move objects., Pre-employment Drug Testing, Valid Driver’s License - A valid Commercial Drivers License with an air brake endorsement is required for this position.

, Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency Services to ensure health, safety, and welfare, , 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., Special Requirements/Other - A valid Commercial Drivers License with an air brake endorsement is required for this position.

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.

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.

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 atwww.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb.

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: 303-866-5038.

Phone: 303-866-3300.

The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.



Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



+ * Describe your experience driving CDL class vehicle(s) in a heavy pedestrian traffic environment and constricted spaces:
(Open Ended Question)

+ * Have you completed training in hazardous and/or Universal Waste management and handling?

+ Yes

+ No


Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

Required Skill Profession

Other General