Heavy Equipment Operator

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Position Type
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Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Work Location
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Fort Rucker, AL

SA-TECH is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

We are currently hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) at the Fort Rucker Gunnery Range Complex at Fort Rucker, AL, where SA-TECH provides Range Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support services for live training of the Aviation Gunnery Range Complex (AGRC) for the Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker Military Installation. The Fort Rucker Range and Training Complex encompasses roughly 60,000 acres across the Alabama counties of Dale and Coffee.

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

• Perform erosion control maintenance as directed by the Crew Chief and Supervisor.
• Perform operator-level maintenance on dump trucks, backhoe, loader, farm tractor and other equipment as directed by the Crew Chief.
• Operate equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, fork lift, dozer and farm tractor (with attachments).
• May need to read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• May need to grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings including painting, masonry, and electrical under the guidance of the Crew Chief and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
• Fuel vehicles, maintain vehicle records, drive pickup trucks to get supply parts.
• Assist Range Technicians by performing maintenance when required.

• Typical hours for this position are 0530 to 1400 Monday thru Friday, with a possibility of rotating shifts.
• Conditions will vary as most work will be conducted outdoors with temperature variations.
• Work will consist of 30% standing, 30% walking, 15% climbing in/out of vehicles, 5% stooping, 10% reaching, 10% lifting.
• Ability to perform under rugged conditions and lift items up to 35 lbs. alone (and more than 35 lbs. with assistance).

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
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• Experience working erosion control and grounds construction - plus.
• Electrical and/or vehicle maintenance experience - plus.
• Class A CDL is required
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• A Haz Mat endorsement for license is preferred upon starting the job and would have to be obtained within six (6) months of being selected.
• Experience operating farm tractors of 100HP (and up), Skid Steer, Backhoe, Front Loader and Dump Trucks (10 wheel and larger) is required
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• Dozer, Excavator and Motor Grader operations experience - preferred.
• You must be able to understand verbal or written direction and be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Current Alabama Driver’s License required
  ; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required
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• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
• All employees will be subject to pre-employment drug screening (any offer of employment shall be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening).

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Benefits
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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