Heavy Equipment Operator-Limited Term

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator-Limited Term Employment
Location: Camp Douglas

Position Summary

Heavy Equipment Operators at Volk Field perform maintenance and repair of runways, roads, parking lots, and grounds under the direction of the Building and Grounds Supervisor. The position will operate heavy equipment to complete a variety of construction and maintenance tasks, including trenching, grading, and snow removal.

Salary Information

Pay will be $25.98 per hour.

Job Details

In order to gain access to military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as a condition of employment

Ability to lift to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist and climb ladders.

Previous or current military experience is not a requirement.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on Tuesday prior to NEO.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have training and/or experience with:

* Knowledge of basic construction or maintenance practices such as trenching, grading, paving, concrete work, or snow removal.

* Experience performing maintenance or construction work involving runways, roads, parking lots, or grounds.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items above.

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

How To Apply

How to apply

Apply online!

To apply , click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications.

This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job you are applying for. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, . Most applicants can outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit."

References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

The DMA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

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Final date to receive applications

The Final date to receive applications is 11:59 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026.