Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Systems Application & Technologies • Dugway, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring a Heavy Duty Equipment Operator to support program efforts 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 support, systems integration, and related services. At Dugway, the company supports the West Desert Test Center, the nation’s designated Major Range Test Facility Base for chemical and biological defense.

The operator uses heavy duty equipment to support construction and related work, including maintaining roads and grounds, erecting towers, and constructing facilities and buildings. The work is mostly outdoors and may take place under changing weather conditions. The position requires adherence to equipment safety processes and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
• Possess and maintain a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A).
• Have a current driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work, government, or rental vehicles during working hours and throughout employment.
• Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
• Pass background screening, including SSN, driver’s record, and criminal background checks.
• Commit to maintaining a productive and collaborative working environment.
• Be able to lift and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, push, and pull for extended periods.
• Be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty equipment to assist with construction and related work.
• Maintain roads and grounds.
• Assist with erecting towers and constructing facilities and other buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and above-average compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Employee recognition.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules depending on the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED