What are the responsibilities and job description for the LRAM Light Equipment Operator - Fort Drum, NY position at Colorado State University?
This position conducts soil stabilization and vegetation management activities in support of the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) component of the Army's Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program at various locations (as assigned), 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. This position will also require tracking and preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
The role works within the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), which is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at 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.
Full Consideration Date: October 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).
Description of Work Unit:
CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at 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 http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Fort Drum is a U.S. Army installation located in northern New York State, home to the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). It's the largest military installation in the northeastern U.S., spanning over 107,000 acres. Fort Drum serves as a major training facility for Reserve and National Guard units in the region.
Essential Job Duties:
- Operate light equipment and hand tools for the purpose of completing assigned LRAM project execution tasks. Equipment operated includes but is not limited to agricultural tractors (withPTOdriven attachments), mowers, straw blowers, hydro-seeders, and skid-steers (with and without rotary head mulching attachment), water truck (forCDLusers) and dump truck (forCDLusers). Hand tools used, but not limited to, shovels, root rakes, pick axes, brush axes, trimmers and chainsaws.
- Operate CDL Trucks (for CDL license holders only).
- Perform operational maintenance and inspections on all equipment for operational readiness and safety and makes minor adjustments and performs operator maintenance on equipment operated.
- 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, inspecting and changing filters as needed, changing and sharpening blades, changing/replacing batteries, calibrating equipment and performing related tasks.
- Fulfill other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill the mission and sub-missions of theITAMprogram as approved by the Installation Point of Contact.
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment criminal background check (required for all new hires).
- Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance or Installation Base Pass and maintain throughout course of employment.
- Candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check.
- Valid driver's license.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date.CEMMLwill not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Supervision:
- None
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years related experience.
- High school Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent.
- Experience with running and maintaining light equipment and hand held tools.
- Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions (e.g., heat and humidity). Able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience necessary to facilitate: Work site revegetation, Land clearing, Site preparations, Soil stabilization.
- Valid Commercial Drivers License, Class A.
- Experience with land rehabilitation, horizontal construction techniques, and erosion control practices.
- Experience working on military installation to assist in the assessment of training land conditions.
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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