Equipment Operator II

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R525

Location: Alamosa,

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)

D7B2XXEQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Two (2) years
of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Special Requirements:
This
position requires a Class B commercial license with a passenger endorsement and any requirements including drug screening and DOT
physicals.

Please submit a copy of current Valid Colorado Driver’s License, a CDL medical card and a DMV record with your
application.

Substitutions:

None.

Required Competencies:

• Commercial
  Driving: Experience safely driving large buses, shuttles, and vans, including comfort with long-distance, weekend, and overnight
  trips
• Basic Mechanic Skills: Ability to handle light maintenance like oil changes, replacing filters, changing flat tires,
  and topping off fluids.
• Vehicle Care & Detailing: Skill in deep-cleaning, washing, and detailing vehicles inside and
  out.
• Safety & Inspections: Knowledge of how to perform daily safety checks (pre-trip inspections) and keep accurate
  logs.
• Emergency Problem-Solving: Ability to handle vehicle breakdowns or roadside emergencies calmly, sometimes outside of
  normal business hours.
• Customer Service & Professionalism: A helpful attitude when working with university departments,
  students, and outside vendors.
• Shop Support: Basic phone and coordination skills to help cover the office and pick up parts
  when the main mechanic is away.

A successful candidate will demonstrate responsible professional conduct at all times;
will be punctual and observe scheduled work hours; will not abuse leave and will follow call-in procedures. The successful candidate will
also follow safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment, when required.

NOTE: 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.

Appeal Rights:
(Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection
process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or
comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and
submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your
representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your
receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado
Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of
Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules. Supplemental Information

Applicants must be:
Must be willing and
able to meet the demands of the job which includes frequent bending, occasional lifting of approximately 50 pounds and sitting for extensive
durations.

E-Mail Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be communicated
through email.

All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process. After minimum
qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you
submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your
online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as
outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these
questions will be evaluated during this phase. Any attachments such as cover letters, resumes or other documents that support your
experience will be reviewed after initial application review please make sure your online application contains your relevant experience.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe
and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed
hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its
prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon
the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential
to the extent provided for by law.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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.

Adams State University is committed to the full inclusion of
all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable
accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment
testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does
not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience
applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tracy Rogers, at tracy_rogers@adams.edu or call (719)587-7990″

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical,
dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position,
you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must
be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by
email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand
delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of
notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and
how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of
Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals
and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

*Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time
Equivalent (FTE) year. No more that 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per
week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE= 3 mos credit.)*

*Although this position is non-exempt for FLSA, it is a condition of employment at Adams State University to agree to receive
compensation time in lieu of overtime pay.

All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis
process. After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all
the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job
duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred
qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your
answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Any attachments such as cover letters, resumes or other documents that
support your experience may also be reviewed during this phase.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and
to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State
University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in
certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information
received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

The State of Colorado
believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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.

Adams State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency
will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the
application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform
essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable
accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA
Coordinator, Tracy Rogers, at tracy_rogers@adams.edu or call (719)587-7990″

Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex,
including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be
directed to ASU’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of
Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU’s sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University’s
Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may
be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the
University’s response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

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