Heavy Equipment Operator — Habitat Restoration (Temp)

Colorado State University; Flemington (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University (CSU) at Fort Stewart, GA, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for habitat restoration and vegetation management. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, conducting maintenance, and supporting reporting and documentation.

Duration ranges from 3 to 9 months depending on funding. Position requires a valid Class A CDL, ability to work in outdoor conditions, and compliance with background checks and safety certifications.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of professional heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience with maintenance, inspections, and safety checks of heavy equipment.
• Ability to load, secure, and transport heavy equipment on trailers.
• Experience in land management tasks: planting, land clearing, road maintenance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; team collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and transport heavy equipment such as shredders, dump trucks, skid steers, bulldozers, excavators, graders, backhoes, tractors, trailers, and semis.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various gasoline/diesel-powered equipment.
• Complete administrative tasks: training, time reporting, and prepare progress reports for supervisor and government representative.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS navigation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS devices

MS Office

GIS

Job description

Colorado State University (CSU) at Fort Stewart, GA, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for habitat restoration and vegetation management. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, conducting maintenance, and supporting reporting and documentation.

Duration ranges from 3 to 9 months depending on funding. Position requires a valid Class A CDL, ability to work in outdoor conditions, and compliance with background checks and safety certifications.