Heavy Equipment Operator Fort Bragg, NC

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Heavy Equipment Operator Fort Bragg, NC

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with prescribed technical manuals.
• Operate a straight truck, over 4 tons, usually 10 wheels.
• Operate a trailer having one or several sets of wheels at the rear only, with the forward portion being supported by the truck tractor or towing vehicle.
• Operate a straight truck, less than 1½ tons, usually 4 wheels.
• Operate a straight truck, 1½ to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels.
• Operate a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment.
• Operate all heavy equipment (cranes, RTCH, etc).
• Accurately complete and submit associated forms for travel clearances.
• Submit data for periodic reports as required.
• Be able to perform other duties as required by supervisor.

• Must be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with a functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (primarily Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Windows graphical user interface) and Data/web based systems required for task area performing work.
• Must have a working knowledge of Army rank structure and military unit relationships (e.g., Company, Battalion, Brigade, Division, etc).
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions and be physically able to demonstrate the training/support tasks to standard.
• Must have the appropriate qualifications, certification, and/or license under the requirements for the task area being performed under this contract prior to commencement of work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC).

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekend, holidays, and some overtime.

Must possess a valid U.S. commercial driver’s license, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

Must be physically capable of performing assigned tasks. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel, bend, crawl, lie on back, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are primarily performed in under sheltered environment, or outdoors. However, duties may involve travel to off-site projects, motor pools, maintenance facilities, etc. for short periods of time.