Equipment Operator II

Requirements

• Experience Only: Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
• Special Requirements:
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Additional Information

Pay Range: $39,972.00 - $56,832.00 Position Summary: State of Colorado Equipment Operator II SALARY $3,844.00 - $5,382.00 Monthly LOCATION Alamosa, CO JOB TYPE Full Time JOB NUMBER GYA P-101074 5.2026 DEPARTMENT Adams State University OPENING DATE 06/04/2026 CLOSING DATE 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT This position is open only to Colorado state residents. PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS 208 Edgemont Blvd Alamosa, CO 81101 FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. While this position has been determined to be FLSA non-exempt, it is a condition of employment at ASU that as a non-exempt employee, the successful applicant who accepts this position, will agree to compensation time in lieu of payment for any overtime hours worked. DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Alicia Harmon aliciaharmon@adams.edu SALARY NOTE Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. HOW TO APPLY Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application. Department Information Located in Alamosa, Adams State University is a state-supported institution in the San Luis Valley, South-central Colorado located two and a half hours north of Santa Fe, NM and four hours south of Denver, CO. The university is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is a regional education provider. The San Luis Valley is the largest alpine basin in North America, surrounded by the beautiful Sangre de Cristo and the San Juan Mountain Ranges. Adams State is the perfect place to study, work and live. This work unit supports the agency activities by driving students and staff utilizing State Fleet Vehicles to and from events or activities needed by Adams State University. Unit also completes maintenance and detailing of all vehicles and equipment in support of providing a safe reliable transportation service for Adams State University. Work involves driving of commercial (CDL) and non-commercial vehicles for ASU events including maintenance and detail of all vehicles and equipment. Description of Job Preforms pre-trip inspections and documentation on all fleet and equipment. Performs an organized operation of fleet maintenance on vehicles and equipment, auto detail, repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, associated records and reports and work environment. Availability to assist in some after hour emergency situations such as vehicle breakdowns. Provides excellent customer service and professionalism. Assist with scheduling and coordination of fleet calendar as necessary. Position assists mechanic with all transportation and equipment needs. Job Specific Duties: Bus or vehicle driving Safely drives commercial vehicles (bus/vans/shuttles) transporting passengers to and from destinations required by Adams State University departments. Several overnights, multiple days will be required for athletic events during peak seasons. Performs all inspections required by law and all documents required. Performs all driver safety, traffic laws, rules and regulations required. Ability to assist in situations sometimes after normal hours with vehicle break down issues or possible staff/student rescue with all transportation. Provide excellent customer service and professionalism to all departments interacting with Fleet Services. Performs and provide logs on equipment and vehicle inspections (pre-trip) daily. Vehicle/ Equipment Maintenance Maintains, cleans, details, performs minor repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment. Position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining bus, and passenger vehicles. Detailing vehicles Including washing and drying of interiors and exteriors, cleaning floors/carpets, seats, glass in and out, engine compartments, wheels and tires including tread inspections. Light maintenance-includes oil changes, oil and air filter changes, fuel filters, wiper blades, light bulbs. Adding fluids such as oils, windshield wash, diesel exhaust fluid, antifreeze. Small equipment oil changes and light repairs such as changing mower blades, flat tires, power washing.0 Mechanic Assistant Transporting vehicles to vendors, picking up parts and supplies. In the absence of the mechanic-cover phones when needed. Ensure all tools, materials, and machinery are secured, and returned to designated storage areas post-job Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: (New) This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: (New) D7B2XX EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II