Equipment Operator Chaffee County

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 32,277 - 39,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid sick and vacation leave

Flexible spending account options

Retirement plan with county contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation is seeking a dependable Equipment Operator in Salida, Colorado, to support daily landfill operations through heavy equipment operation and customer service. This full-time position requires outdoor work in varying conditions and a Wednesday to Saturday schedule.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with preferred experience of 1+ years in operating heavy equipment. The salary range is $23.43 to $28.71 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support daily landfill operations through heavy equipment operation.
• Perform site maintenance and scale house support.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Site maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Chaffee County seeks a dependable and safety-minded Equipment Operator to support daily Landfill operations through heavy equipment operation, site maintenance, scale house support, and customer service. The qualified candidate works well within a structured environment, follows standard operating procedures, cooperates effectively with team members, and takes pride in consistent, hands‑on work.

This position includes outdoor work in varying conditions as part of regular operations and works a Wednesday‑Saturday schedule consisting of four 10.5‑hour workdays, including a meal break. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record. 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment and hand and power tools preferred.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt, hourly position with a wage range of $23.43 to $28.71. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA) options, HDHP medical savings account with employer contribution, paid sick and vacation leave, holidays, EAP, retirement plan with county contribution, and wellness program. To apply, send a completed employment application, resume, and letter of interest to [e-mail]. Applications accepted until June 5 th, 2026. EOE.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.