Heavy Equipment Operator - Temporary (3 Months)

Heavy Equipment Operator - Temporary (3 Months)

JobID: 11721

Position Type:

Maintenance/Warehouse

Date Posted:

6/9/2025

Location:

Grounds

Date Available:

2025-26

Closing Date:

06/14/2025

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay Program: Support StaffFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Grounds ForemanPay Range: CH 15 $25.97 - $28.96

Work Year: Temporary June - August 2025

VISION: To Engage, Equip, and Empower Each and Every Student, Each and Every Day.

SUMMARY: Perform duties and operate heavy equipment related to the maintenance, repair, preparation and installation of grounds, parking lots, athletic fields, tennis courts, sumps, pump houses and water/sewer breaks. Survey, engineer and establish grade configurations and lay out sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibility Descriptions

Responsible for operating heavy equipment to include backhoe, motor grader, bulldozer and other rented equipment required to complete a job.

Survey, engineer and establish grade configurations and lay out sites using transit, level and grade rods. Set grade stakes, calculate fill, cut slopes and determine compaction requirements for projects.

Work with other departments to prepare construction areas.

Estimate amounts and types of materials needed for projects.

Patch asphalt, perform overlay work and seal cracks.

Perform irrigation work including the repair and maintenance of sumps and pump houses.

Coordinate and communicate with supervisor regarding projects.

Implement job tasks for assigned crew members.

Responsible for troubleshooting and installation of storm drains and waste water drains.

Perform other duties as assigned within the grounds department

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent, preference given for specialized courses in civil and operator's engineering.

Minimum of two years' experience in construction, utilities, transportation industries required;

Preference given for prior School District experience.

*Acceptable education and experience equivalent will be at the sole discretion of the District

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

Criminal background check required for hire;

50# Lift test required for hire with renewal every 3 years.

District approved lift test required at time of hire (50 Pounds); recertification every 3 years;

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the Director.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Legal Knowledge - Employee must possess a working understanding of, promote and enact several federal, state, and District policies, standards, procedures, regarding environmental compliance regulations.:

Hazardous Waste-Rules and Regulations Governing Schools In The State Of Colorado (6CCR 1010-6);

Department of Transportation (49 CFR Parts 100-185);

OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1101 and 1910.134);

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015);

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004);

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964).

Other Knowledge - professional expectations include but are not limited to:

Understanding of and ability to interpret and implement OSHA's Safety & Data Sheet protocols and regulations;

Well-developed customer service and public relations skills with consultative abilities;

Well-developed skills related to mechanical systems and strong understanding of mechanical trades desirable;

Ability to apply basic math skills supported with strong organizational, skills;

Well-developed team-building and interpersonal relationship skills required;

Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;

Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;

Ability to use de-escalation skills to diffuse and manage stressful and fluid situations;

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; especially as related to personnel issues;

Ability to work with personnel from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities;

Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures;

Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;

Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, and to resolve/report unsafe conditions to Supervisor as appropriate.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

Operating knowledge of bucket truck operations preferred; required at hire,

Operating knowledge of scissor and fork lift preferred; required within 6 months after hire

Knowledge of surveying, engineering, grade configuration and maintenance, preparation and replacement of asphalt.

Operating knowledge of an experience with all types of heavy equipment including; backhoe, motor grader and bulldozer.

Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.

Operating knowledge of and experience with office software to include Email, word processing and spreadsheets.

District approved uniform and equipment is required.

Salary & Benefits:

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