Heavy Equipment Operator - Lead

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Fort Carson, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Lead supports the Supervisor by leading heavy equipment personnel who perform equipment operations, road maintenance, and related support. The role plans and schedules shop maintenance requests, determines priorities and the personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies needed, and ensures compliance with the safety program. The Lead also assists and trains less experienced operators and maintains performance and operation records. The position assists with oversight of heavy equipment or specialized-function operations; plans, lays out, assigns, and supervises operator work; inspects completed work for compliance with established standards; maintains records and prepares reports; and helps resolve operational problems. The Lead trains and monitors Operators, Truck Drivers, and GMWs, completes required training on schedule, and contributes to improving operations and customer service. Work is performed safely and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives. The job is based at Fort Carson. It regularly involves outdoor work in varying weather, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and vibration. Alternate and extended shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, may be required to meet customer mission requirements.

Requirements

Must possess a Class A CDL with no restrictions.
Must successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
Must be able to work in a high-volume work area and interact positively with coworkers and the customer.
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and change jobs on short notice.
Must perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
Must maintain accurate and updated records.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be highly motivated, flexible, organized, and detail oriented.
Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to maintain access to the government worksite.
Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a company vehicle.
Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
Must successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and criminal record check.
Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, when necessary to meet customer mission requirements.
Must meet the position's vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Five years of skilled experience in heavy equipment operations is preferred.
Computer skills, including MS Office applications, Maximo, and Costpoint, are preferred.
Each complete year of accredited college education in a related field may substitute for the equivalent number of years of required experience.
Asphalt experience is desired.
Knowledge of CDOT standards is desired.

Responsibilities

Support the Supervisor by leading heavy equipment personnel performing equipment operations, road maintenance, and support work.
Plan and schedule shop maintenance requests and determine priorities, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ensure compliance with the safety program and perform all work in a safe and secure manner.
Assist with oversight of heavy equipment or specialized-function operations; plan, lay out, assign, and supervise operators' work.
Inspect work performed by equipment operators and helpers to ensure it meets established standards.
Maintain accurate work records and related documents and prepare complete work reports for management.
Help resolve operational problems and improve operations, turnaround times, and work processes.
Train and monitor Operators, Truck Drivers, and GMWs in Heavy Equipment Team operations.
Assist and train less experienced operators and maintain performance and operation records.
Complete all required training within the specified timeline.
Provide quality customer service and cooperate with coworkers and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.