Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Type

Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Fort Rucker, AL

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a DoD contractor specializing in range operations and maintenance, weapons testing, facilities management, and cybersecurity. We support multiple active test ranges for the Army, Air Force, and Navy.

Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) at the Fort Rucker Gunnery Range Complex. Operates heavy machinery such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, bulldozers, and industrial tractors to excavate, load, and move materials. Reads grade and slope stakes, simple plans, and performs maintenance and repairs on equipment.

• Perform erosion control maintenance as directed by the Crew Chief and Supervisor.
• Perform operator-level maintenance on dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, farm tractors and other equipment.
• Operate equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dozers, and farm tractors with attachments.
• Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• Grease, adjust, and perform emergency repairs on equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment and buildings including painting, masonry, and electrical under guidance.
• Fuel vehicles, maintain vehicle records, and drive pickup trucks to obtain supplies and parts.
• Assist Range Technicians with maintenance tasks when required.

• Typical hours 0530 to 1400 Monday‑Friday with possible rotating shifts.
• Work conducted outdoors; temperature variations apply.
• Physical requirements:
  
  30% standing, 30% walking, 15% climbing in/out of vehicles, 5% stooping, 10% reaching, 10% lifting.
• Must lift up to 35 lbs. alone and more with assistance.

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience in erosion control and grounds construction (plus).
• Electrical and/or vehicle maintenance experience (plus).
• Class A CDL (required).
• Haz Mat endorsement preferred, obtainable within six months of hire.
• Experience operating 100HP+ farm tractors, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Front Loader, and Dump Trucks 10‑wheel or larger (required).
• Dozer, Excavator and Motor Grader operations experience preferred.
• Ability to understand verbal or written direction and work independently or in a team.
• Current Alabama Driver’s License required; must be insured under company’s vehicle insurance policy while operating vehicles.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background screening including SSN, driver record, and criminal investigation.
• Pre‑employment drug screening; employment contingent on passing.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

• SA-TECH offers flexible work schedules and generous PTO benefits.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; evaluates applicants regardless of protected status. Participates in E‑Verify.
• Applicants encouraged to apply within 5‑15 days of posting.
• All responses handled with strict confidentiality.

Please note that any provided salary information is a general guideline. Salary considers scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, training, and market factors.