Heavy Equipment Operator, Certified (UNION) - NSS
Chugach Government Solutions•STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Certified Heavy Equipment Operator to support NASA operations. This position operates a variety of heavy equipment used in construction, excavation, road maintenance, material handling, and site development. The successful candidate will safely operate and perform basic field maintenance on assigned equipment while supporting construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Safely operate heavy equipment in support of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects
- Perform equipment inspections and basic field maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation
- Support excavation, grading, material handling, road maintenance, and utility installation activities
- Follow established safety procedures, rigging practices, and industry hand signals
- Work collaboratively with construction crews, supervisors, and other trades to complete assigned work
- Maintain required certifications and comply with applicable safety and operational requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting NASA, Federal, or government contractor environments
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), if applicable
- Experience operating cranes, rigging equipment, and specialty heavy equipment
- Experience supporting civil construction, utilities, road maintenance, or industrial operations
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment including cranes, derricks, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, trenchers, pile drivers, rollers, concrete mixers, asphalt distributors, draglines, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and related equipment
- Perform excavation, grading, trenching, land clearing, paving, drainage maintenance, railroad maintenance, landfill operations, and material handling activities
- Load, transport, and position materials, equipment, and supplies
- Conduct pre-operational inspections and monitor the operating condition of assigned equipment, including tires, tracks, hydraulic systems, and safety devices
- Perform basic field maintenance and take corrective action during equipment malfunctions when appropriate
- Serve as a qualified rigger and utilize standard industry hand signals during lifting operations
- Support safe lifting and material movement activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Safely operate heavy equipment in support of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects
- Perform equipment inspections and basic field maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation
- Support excavation, grading, material handling, road maintenance, and utility installation activities
- Follow established safety procedures, rigging practices, and industry hand signals
- Work collaboratively with construction crews, supervisors, and other trades to complete assigned work
- Maintain required certifications and comply with applicable safety and operational requirements
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional growth opportunities
- Truthful communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
