Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining material handling equipment (MHE) and construction-type machinery in support of Army equipment turn-in operations. This role involves the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, staging, and transportation of vehicles, materiel, and heavy cargo at a contractor-managed site. Operators ensure compliance with Army safety regulations, OSHA standards, and contract requirements while directly supporting property accountability and turn-in mission success.

Responsibilities:

• Operators operate heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments.
• Operators use equipment to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials.
• Operators may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• 4 years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation and obtain/maintain a CAC.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in U.S. Army maintenance procedures.
• U.S. Army 88M series MOS qualification or civilian equivalent.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma / GED.

DA Defense Logistics Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and our business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.23 - $23.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person