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Working Title Equipment Operator IV Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Type of Position Full-time Classification Title Equipment Operator IV Posting Number 202500083P Position Type State Classified Open Date 09/16/2025 Close Date 09/30/2025 Salary $4,906 - $5,887 + Full Benefits Employee Benefits

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State Classified Hourly No Description of Work Unit

To provide a wide variety of essential heavy equipment services to maintain and service the outside physical environment of the Colorado State University campuses.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

The Equipment operator IV position requires the operation of multiple pieces of heavy equipment to accomplish both scheduled and emergency services. These services include, but are not limited to, utility digs of all types of utilities, street/road maintenance, snow removal, equipment hauling etc. This position oversees all aspects of these individual services from locates, estimating, contractor contacts, safety etc. must see the job through until completion. This position is responsible for managing the following programs:

• Equipment maintenance, street and asphalt preventative maintenance, and equipment training.
• Track work performed and budgets on bid jobs.
• Supports the in-house construction processes by performing plan reviews, construction code reviews, OSHA regulations reviews, and on site management of work performed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Four years of full-time (48 months) experience operating a mini excavator, front end loader and/or motor grader.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s license CDL Class B with air brake endorsement (move to class A within 2 years)
  
  

Substitutions Preferred Qualifications

Skills

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

• Experience operating multiple pieces of heavy equipment (front end loader, mini excavator, skid steer, dump truck, motor grader, dozer, etc.)
• OSHA training or MSHA training
• Snow removal experience
• Directly related state service experience
  
  

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category Program Manager Duty/Responsibility

• Provide excavating services for utility repairs and installations. This includes all types of utilities (water, sewer, electrical, gas lines, etc.) and requires the use of multiple pieces of heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, tractor trailers, bulldozers, etc.
  
  

Percentage Of Time 40% Job Duty Category Concrete Roads, Sidewalks, Loading Docks and Ramps Duty/Responsibility

• Evaluate and assess concrete hazards and conditions to determine the maintenance or replacement needs, including demolition and removals.
• Install acceptable sub-grade to appropriate elevations, set appropriate forms necessary for projects, install required anchors, pins and reinforcements.
• Provide support, coordinate installation, and assist in concrete finishing of flatwork and vertical structures including vaults, wet wells, utility tunnels, etc.
  
  

Percentage Of Time 30% Job Duty Category Roads and Parking Lots Duty/Responsibility

Build, restore and maintain non-asphalt roads and parking lots. Patch, repair and maintain asphalt streets and parking lots. This requires this position to work closely with contractors for completion of tasks.

Percentage Of Time 15% Job Duty Category Specialized Services Duty/Responsibility

Provide specialized services for the campus community which includes, but is not limited to, heavy hauling, large tree removal, lake dam work, building retention ponds, moving structures, conduct repairs and installation of RCP, ductile iron, and PVC pipes, etc.

Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duty Category Snow Removal Duty/Responsibility

Remove snow from campus streets and parking lots using a grader, loader, dump truck with plow and sander, snow blower etc. This position is required to respond to emergency snow conditions.

Percentage Of Time 10%

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 the Work Experience section 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 the Work Experience section 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.
• The Work Experience is 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 the Work Experience section 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 the Work Experience section 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 the Required Documents section 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) which require candidates 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 at
• All status updates for this position will be sent via email from human.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, at hr_ta@colostate.edu or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online at 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 at HR_Service_Center@colostate.edu or (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Driver’s License - Colorado Regular, Essential Services Designation, Shift Work - Snow removal, On-call Status, Special Requirements/Other - CDL Class B with air brake endorsement 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 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: 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 (*).

• * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-placement physical exam as a condition of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid drivers license or are you able to obtain one?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the campus community?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to maintain availability for on-call status and shift work as needed?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current and valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and have you attached a copy?
  • Yes, I have a current and valid Class A CDL.
  • Yes, I have a current and valid Class B CDL.
  • Yes, I have a current and valid CDL, not Class A or Class B.
  • No, I do not have a Commercial Drivers License
    
    

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• License/Certification

Optional Documents

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Live in, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

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