Heavy Equipment Operator — Roadways & Snow Operations

Tessera; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 108,830,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Vision

401(k) retirement

Life & Short-Term Disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP

PSLF eligibility

Wellness program

Verizon discount

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. You will operate loaders, graders, bulldozers, skid steers, backhoes, and snow removal equipment to support roadways and maintenance.

Responsibilities include reading simple plans, performing routine checks and minor repairs, and maintaining safety and environmental standards. You may be stationed at USAFA and respond within one hour when on standby.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating heavy equipment in construction, maintenance, or military support environments.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification preferred.
• Proficient in operating heavy equipment (e.g., sweepers, plows, loaders)
• Ability to read grade stakes, slope indicators, and basic construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy and light equipment for road, street, and lot maintenance and new construction.
• Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations to ensure access to mission-critical facilities.
• Maintain daily safety and maintenance checks and keep maintenance records.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading grade stakes and plans

Safety protocols

Equipment maintenance basics

Teamwork in military environment

Job description

Tessera is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. You will operate loaders, graders, bulldozers, skid steers, backhoes, and snow removal equipment to support roadways and maintenance.

Responsibilities include reading simple plans, performing routine checks and minor repairs, and maintaining safety and environmental standards. You may be stationed at USAFA and respond within one hour when on standby.