Recreation Equipment 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

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Equestrian Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The function of the organization where this position is located is in official functional statements. The purpose of this position is to care for the rental string and privately boarded horses. Incumbent is also responsible for cleaning the stables area. Operates vehicles and equipment including but not limited to tractors, UTV's, trucks, livestock trailers, dump truck, skid steer and other types of farm vehicles, trailers, and equipment as necessary.

Proficient in hitching procedures. Drives trucks and farm vehicles to move grain, hay, bedding, and other supplies to and from various barns and storage areas. Safely utilizes tractors and skid steer using appropriate implements to clean corrals, load manure into spreader, dump truck and/or dump trailer, empty trailer or truck in designated areas. Safely loads/unloads and moves hay bales, pallets of feed and bedding, and other supplies.

Performs daily maintenance inspections and minor maintenance on tractors, vehicles, and equipment. Reports Equipment needs to EC Management. Makes minor repairs to fences and facility. Assists in a variety of duties to help assure success of the Equestrian Center boarding and rental riding activities. Assists at events and performs other related duties as assigned. Maintains knowledge of current programs to provide effective customer service and assist with rental activities.

Maintains basic knowledge of horse care, may assist with feeding, watering, tacking, and other horse related care duties. Observes horses for obvious changes in behavior, appearance, and activity; informs supervisor if necessary.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Force Academy, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.9 – $21.9/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Flexible - No guaranteed hours - Work 0-40 hours per week position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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