CPW Technician IV - Heavy Equipment Operator (SW Region, CO)

State of Colorado · United States

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

The SW Region work unit is a major, geographical based organizational unit of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW), essentially the SW quadrant of Colorado. The SW Region is responsible for administering and managing state parks, wildlife administrative areas, and all of the ancillary operations, programs, projects, and staff resources, fiscal resources and miscellaneous property resources relating to state parks and wildlife activities in the Region including the Regional Heavy Equipment Operator position.

This position exists to create, preserve, enhance and develop lands owned or managed by CPW using heavy equipment that is beyond the expertise and capabilities of other division employees and equipment. The position will use backhoes, excavators, draglines, frontend loaders, dozers (D-6 or comparable), road graders and other heavy equipment to create roads, parking lots, irrigation structures and other facilities for the public and CPW use; in addition the position will perform habitat enhancements by dredging ponds, developing springs, creating wetlands and aquatic habitat enhancements in streams and lakes for fish and wildlife throughout the Region. Equipment will need to be transported throughout the Regions using dumptrucks, semis, trailers, and pickups to move equipment.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Operation of Heavy Equipment to Complete Projects
Operates specialized, high value equipment such as track hoe, dragline, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, dump truck, and road grader, miscellaneous power tools, and equipment such as generators on project work sites. Selects and operates the appropriate piece of heavy equipment to complete each project based on the scope of work for each project and goals of project managers. The position will be required to understand and comply with permitting requirements for each type of project. This will include permits issued by local, state, and federal agencies and governments. The position will work in all areas of the assigned region to complete projects requiring extensive operation of heavy equipment. Thus, frequent travel to and extended stays overnight to complete projects will be required throughout the year.

Maintenance and Field Repairs
This position is accountable for the regions fleet of high value heavy equipment assets including maintenance and repairs. Must be experienced with and knowledgeable about diesel and gas engine repair and will determine when to execute field repairs and when it is most appropriate to have repairs done by a service technician. The position should have experience in repairing equipment using an arc welder. Inspects, analyzes and assesses the condition of multiple pieces of equipment and tools; and services them or sends them out for service as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience in construction, carpentry, equipment/machinery operation, farming, ranching, range land management, wildlife/habitat management, resource management, landscaping, facility maintenance/management, HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. You must adequately demonstrate your experience in your application as it relates to the duties of this position.
OR
A combination of related education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

Substitutions

Appropriate education in construction or project management, natural resources, environmental science, recreation management, business or a related field of study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered.
• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Possesses current trade certifications or licenses

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use and operate computers and email
• Ability to obtain and maintain position certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Drug testing required for Class A CDL drivers license
• Pre-employment background and driving record check required
• This position will be exposed to fuel directly as fumes from the combustion of the fuels.
• Extended overnight travel throughout the region and occasionally throughout the state
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

  To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

  • Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

  • Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

  • Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

• This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.

We are committed to increasing a Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.