Equipment Operator I

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a team member for the CSU Compost Site to assist in the collection, delivery, and processing of compostable material. The role runs 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime, and includes vehicle operation and basic maintenance.

The position requires a valid driver's license, the ability to lift heavy objects, and may require obtaining a Colorado CDL within 6 months of hire. CSU provides full benefits.

Qualifications

• Current valid driver's license must be attached to the application.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and up to 50 lbs frequently.
• CDL must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist compost operations: collect, deliver to site, and support in-vessel and windrow operations.
• Maintain compost site, bins, and equipment cleaning/maintenance as needed.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on trucks and related vehicles (11050 GVW Cube Van and ¾ ton pickup).

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Urban driving

Job description

The application will close at midnight on 10/21/2026.

Position Summary

The Integrated Solid Waste Section (ISW) exists to provide a clean campus on which to study, work and live. We remove solid waste from campus according to the ISW plan which maximizes the reuse of campus waste through recycling and composting with landfilling as a last resort. More information can be found at: https://www.fm.colostate.edu/ This position exists to assist in the collection, delivery, and processing of compostable material. It is a support role at the CSU Compost Site. The regular work schedule for this position is 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime is occasionally required.

Essential Job Duties

Compost Operations

• Collect compostable materials from campus and deliver to composting site for in-vessel and windrow operations.
• Assist in Maintaining in-vessel composter, Bagging equipment and Compost Screener.
• Report any repair problems to the ISW Manger.
• Maintain composting area and finished product composting storage area.
• In performing this function, the employee operates and perform minor maintenance on an 11050 GVW Cube Van and ¾ ton pick-up truck.

Collection and Compost Site Maintenance

• Maintain compost site and compost bins as needed.
• Cleaning lids, around in-vessel composter, and windrow piles.
• Making arrangements for the bins to be thoroughly washed due to odors and appearance.
• Clean and maintain compost collection sites.

Vehicle Operator Maintenance

• Routine operator maintenance of solid waste vehicles, such as checking fluids, checking and adjusting tire pressures, washing trucks, etc.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-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 to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Valid Driver’s License - Will be required to obtain Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.
• 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, Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare Shift work.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials: Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a current valid driver’s license. *Please note, Driver’s license must be attached to the application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving in high traffic areas
• Exposure to working in outdoor conditions throughout the year.
• Directly related state service experience
• Please Note: Applicants must obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of hire date.

Salary Range

$38,328 - $45,996 + Full Benefits

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.

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.

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 www.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: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Prospective Employees

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