Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Academy)
Type:
Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Full Time. On-call work may also be required based on operational needs.

Compensation: $35.76 per hour

Benefits:
Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Heavy Equipment Operator at Tessera include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Health and Welfare Benefit Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays and paid time off Potential shared earning bonus

Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

Verizon wireless discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations at the United States Air Force Academy. This role operates a variety of heavy equipment, including loaders, graders, bulldozers, skid steers, backhoes, sweepers, and snow removal equipment to support roadway, construction, and maintenance activities. Responsibilities may include interpreting basic plans, performing routine equipment checks, and making minor repairs. Based on operational needs, this position may be stationed at the USAFA to support airfield maintenance and snow removal operations.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Operates various heavy and light equipment in the maintenance and new construction of projects such as preparing/paving/patching streets and parking lots, maintain gravel and other earth surfaced roads and access roads, blading road and ditches, removing and/or installing culverts, crack sealing, clearing weeds etc.

Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.

Communicate with customers in a courteous and respectful manner.

Perform snow and ice removal operations across USAFA grounds, ensuring safe and efficient access to mission-critical facilities during inclement weather.

Support paving operations by hauling materials, staging equipment, and assisting with site prep to ensure smooth and timely project execution across USAFA.Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.

Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.

Participate in routine maintenance.

May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

Apply all code requirements during installations, repairs and maintenance.

Ensure all requirements are met as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures.

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded.

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.

Maintain preventive maintenance and repair records.

Read and understand drawings, work plans and maps.

Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

Must be able to respond within one hour when on standby.

Qualifications:

3–5 years operating heavy equipment in construction, maintenance, or military support environments

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification preferred

Proficient in operating heavy equipment (e.g., sweepers,…