Equestrian Center Equipment & Stable Operator

U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking a versatile equipment operator at the Equestrian Center in Colorado. The role involves caring for rental and boarded horses, maintaining stables, and operating a range of farm machinery.

You will support horse care and assist in events and rental activities. Responsibilities include vehicle operation, basic repairs, and ensuring safety and efficiency in daily horse care tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficient in hitching procedures.
• Experience operating farm vehicles and equipment is required.
• Willingness to assist with horse care and stable duties.
• No substitution of education is allowed for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Care for the rental and privately boarded horses.
• Clean the stables area.
• Operate tractors, UTVs, trucks, trailers, and other farm equipment as needed.
• Move grain, hay, bedding, and supplies to barns and storage areas.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections on tractors and equipment.
• Assist with fence repairs and facility upkeep.
• Support event activities and rental operations.
• Observe horses for changes and report to supervisor.

Skills

Hitching procedures

Tools

Tractors

UTV

Trucks

Livestock trailers

Dump truck

Skid steer

Job description

U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking a versatile equipment operator at the Equestrian Center in Colorado. The role involves caring for rental and boarded horses, maintaining stables, and operating a range of farm machinery.

You will support horse care and assist in events and rental activities. Responsibilities include vehicle operation, basic repairs, and ensuring safety and efficiency in daily horse care tasks.