Lead Heavy Equipment Operator; HEO - Fort Stewart, GA

Position: Lead Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) - Fort Stewart, GA
## Lead Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) - Fort Stewart, GAApplylocations:
Flemington, GAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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Job Description ##
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* Position Summary:

** A Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Lead position is available at Fort Stewart, Georgia, with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will support the Fort Stewart Fish and Wildlife Branch with endangered species management and hardwood midstory control.

The HEO Lead will provide daily HEO support and supervisory oversight for all subordinate CSU/CEMML HEO staff supporting the Fish and Wildlife Branch at Fort Stewart. This position will execute and oversee the operation of heavy equipment such as forestry shredders, dump trucks, skid steers, bull dozers, excavators, motor graders, agricultural tractors, utility trailers, heavy-duty trailers, and semi-trucks. Support will involve equipment maintenance, heavy duty mowing/shredding of forest midstory vegetation, mulching midstory hardwoods, road maintenance, reforestation, wiregrass seed harvesting, and planting native vegetation in the training lands.

Fort Stewart is a United States Army installation located near Hinesville, Georgia, approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah. The 280,000-acre installation hosts a variety of diverse training habitats including forest and woodland ecosystems. The installation supports year-round military training from all branches of the armed services in a variety of realistic training scenarios.##
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Job Duties:

** Heavy Equipment Operation – Habitat Restoration Operate and transport a variety of heavy equipment (e.g., forestry shredders, dozers, excavators, graders, skid steers, tractors, dump trucks, and trailers) to support habitat restoration at Fort Stewart, GA. Determine appropriate equipment use, transport methods, and job site deployment. Perform duties such as vegetation management, land clearing, road maintenance, soil stabilization, native seeding, and habitat preservation.

Identify sites using GIS/maps or instructions and ensure safe, efficient equipment delivery and operation.

Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repairs Conduct routine maintenance and complex repairs on gasoline/diesel-powered equipment and support vehicles. Diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and adapt repair methods as needed; fabricate in-house solutions to reduce downtime and costs. Perform and document inspections (including DOT/airbrake checks), and safely use tools and equipment (e.g., welders, hydraulic lifts). Follow manufacturer guidance and safety standards; adjust work based on field conditions and priorities.

Utilize basic computer systems for documentation and communication.

Supervision Oversee and coordinate daily activities of HEO staff, including task assignments, training, and safety compliance. Review and approve timesheets and ensure work aligns with project objectives (SOO) and timelines. Adapt plans based on operational needs and environmental conditions.

Reporting Complete required administrative tasks, including training, time entry, and deliverables. Maintain accurate tracking of labor, equipment, materials, and project progress. Prepare and submit reports (daily through quarterly) to support communication with leadership and government representatives.##
** Conditions of Employment:
*** Ability to work in-person at Fort Stewart, GA.
* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
* Must have a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL), with no manual transmission restrictions, at the time of employment and meet CSU standards for driving throughout the course of employment.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the Georgia Level 1A Erosion and Sedimentation Certification required for moving/disturbing soil.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
* Be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly without assistance. Able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all hazardous working conditions (e.g., intense heat, cold, high…