LRAM Light Equipment Operator/Work Crew - Schofield Barracks, HI

Position Location Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Yes Posting Number 202400151AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support I Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000 - $52,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
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Desired Start Date 03/18/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/26/2024 Description of Work Unit CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU).
CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands.
We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship.
We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit https://www.
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colostate.
edu/ Position Summary Colorado State University and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands are seeking applicants for the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) Light Equipment Operator/Work Crew.
This position conducts soil stabilization and vegetation management activities in support of the LRAM component of the Army’s Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, by utilizing light equipment and hand tools such as tractors, mowers, straw blowers, hydro-seeders, skid-steers, shovels, root rakes, pick axes, brush axes, and chainsaws.
Work will be on-site at Schofield Barracks and its associate sub-installations, Oahu, Hawaii.
Schofield Barracks was established in 1908 to provide mobile defense of Pearl Harbor and the entire island.
Located 20 miles from Honolulu on the plateau or “central valley” of Oahu between the two volcanic mountains that comprise the island, the nearly 18,000-acre installation is home to the U.
S.
Army Garrison, Hawaii.
Up to 3 positions are available.
Required Job Qualifications A High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent Experience with running and maintaining: Small agricultural tractors Mowers Skid-Steers Hand held power equipment (trimmers, tillers, chainsaws, etc.
) Manual tools (shovels, root rakes, pick axes, brush axes etc.
) Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions (e.
g.
, heat and humidity) Able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly Be able to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards Proficient verbal and written English communication skills Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.
S.
by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications Knowledge and experience necessary to facilitate: Work site revegetation Land clearing Site preparations Soil stabilization Experience with land rehabilitation, horizontal construction techniques, and erosion control practices Experience working on a military installation to assist in the assessment of training land conditions Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties Job Duty Category Light equipment operation and hand tool utilization Duty/Responsibility Execute day-to-day light equipment operation and hand tool tasks to complete LRAM projects.
LRAM tasks will entail conducting activities to execute repairs, maintenance, and reconfiguration projects in support of Army training missions.
Duties will include, but are not limited to: mechanized brush and small tree removal, thinning, clearing small gravel and aggregate applications (skid-steer) culvert maintenance, cleaning mowing/bush hogging hand clearing (chainsaw) disking/plowing/subsoiling fertilizing and/or applying lime herbicide application (Ground) live staking/live fascine installing sediment barriers (silt fencing, staking straw bales mulching (wheat straw, wood fibers, etc.
) application marking buffer zones/siebert stakes application seeding, hydro-seeding erosion control blanket application geotextile application geo-web application other duties as requested Percentage Of Time 80 Job Duty Category Equipment maintenance Duty/Responsibility Perform operational maintenance and inspections on all equipment for operational readiness and safety and make minor adjustments Perform routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition such as changing tires, inspecting, greasing, and cleaning equipment, maintaining fluid levels, changing blades, calibrating equipment and performing related tasks Responsible for checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, changing/replacing batteries, lubricating equipment, and making necessary adjustments Conduct research on parts and costs and submit purchase requests.
Percentage Of Time 20 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire.
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