Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Dugway, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring a Heavy Duty Equipment Operator to support its program at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. SA-TECH is a Department of Defense contractor providing range operations and maintenance, weapons testing, facilities management, engineering and logistics support, systems integration, and other services. At Dugway, the company supports the West Desert Test Center, which conducts chemical, biological, and other testing for the Department of Defense and other organizations. The operator uses heavy-duty equipment to support construction and related work, including maintaining roads and grounds, erecting towers, and constructing facilities and other buildings. The position is full-time and non-exempt. Work is mostly outdoors in changing weather conditions. The role may require handling heavy items, extended periods of standing and walking, climbing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, and wearing task-appropriate personal protective equipment. The operator must follow relevant equipment safety processes and procedures. SA-TECH describes its work environment as team-oriented and supportive, with competitive compensation and benefits, training and development, and career advancement opportunities. Work schedules may be flexible depending on the program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training and at least two years of experience operating heavy equipment, particularly for tower erection and road and grounds maintenance.
Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A).
Current driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work, government, or rental vehicles during working hours, for the duration of employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
Must pass background screening, including Social Security number, driver’s record, and criminal background investigation.
Commitment to maintaining a productive and collaborative working environment.
Ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, push, and pull for extended periods.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
Familiarity with safety processes, procedures, and concerns related to working with heavy-duty equipment.