Heavy Equipment Lead Technician

Job Overview

Amentum is seeking a Heavy Equipment Lead Technician in East Peoria, IL! Projected work schedule is 11:00 pm - 7:30 am Monday - Friday. Overtime and hours may vary based on business demand. This Heavy Equipment Lead Technician is responsible for ensuring safely operated excavators, motor graders, and track type tractors to perform earthmoving projects using detailed instructions. Qualified applicants must demonstrate ability to operate site-specific equipment during the interview process.

• Manages the operation of excavators, motor graders, and track type tractors to perform Endurance Testing and/or earthmoving projects.
• Assists in scheduling the workforce.
• Conducts stand up meetings and safety training as needed.
• Issues work assignments and discuss these assignments with the operators.
• Conduct rounds every 2 hours to ensure scheduled work is completed as requested.
• Assists in developing and monitoring work assignments for other technicians and coaches as appropriate.
• Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.
• Responds to and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommend activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience in advanced earth moving concepts and equipment applications.
• Ability to set up and run machines with controls and laser equipment such as GPS, Accugrade, and UTS.

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

• Experience conducting field surveys and productivity studies.
• Ability to utilize current equipment controls.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate-level computer…