Heavy Equipment Operator

Akima, LLC•Clarksville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates and maintains material handling equipment and construction-type machinery in support of Army equipment turn-in operations. The role safely and efficiently moves, loads, unloads, stages, and transports vehicles, materiel, and heavy cargo at a contractor-managed site while complying with Army safety regulations, OSHA standards, and contract requirements. Operators support property accountability and turn-in mission success. Equipment may include forklifts (4K–10K, RTCH, ATLAS, and Kalmar), loaders, cranes, rough-terrain vehicles, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Operators use equipment to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, and other materials. They may interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and grease, adjust, or make emergency equipment repairs. The position works indoors and outdoors in warehouse and field environments, with travel within the United States up to 25% of the time. It may involve periodic overtime and exposure to heat, cold, dust, blowing sand, humidity, adverse weather, confined spaces, and heights. The operator must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience operating heavy equipment; military or contractor experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Army safety and supply regulations, including AR 710-2, AR 735-5, and DA PAM 710-2-1.
Knowledge of Army maintenance standards, including AR 750-1 and DA PAM 750-8.
Experience operating and performing PMCS on forklifts, loaders, and rough-terrain material handling equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Army OF 346 equipment operator’s license, or ability to obtain one.
Proficiency operating multiple types of heavy equipment.
Strong safety focus, attention to detail, and accountability.
Ability to read and follow Army Technical Manuals and work orders.
Teamwork and communication skills in a high-volume environment.
Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
Real ID.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Ability to obtain Tier 1/NACI (Public Trust) background eligibility; a favorable background check and drug testing results are required.
Basic English reading and writing proficiency.
Ability to travel within the United States as required; travel may be up to 25% of the time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
Ability to meet physical requirements for work in extreme heat or cold, high or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, heights, and inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted.
Experience in a military or contractor environment.
Familiarity with Army equipment turn-in or Supply Support Activity (SSA) operations.
Forklift or material handling equipment certification.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, including forklifts (4K–10K, RTCH, ATLAS, and Kalmar), loaders, cranes, and rough-terrain vehicles.
Move vehicles, containers, and large materiel between staging, inspection, and storage areas to support equipment turn-in operations.
Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers with Army equipment in accordance with Army and DOT securement standards.
Assist with mass turn-in events and timely processing of large volumes of equipment.
Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned equipment before, during, and after use.
Report equipment deficiencies and coordinate repairs in accordance with Army Technical Manuals and site procedures.
Maintain operator logs, equipment inspection records, and usage reports.
Follow Army, OSHA, and company safety regulations during operations.
Ensure proper lifting, load balancing, and securement to prevent damage or injury.
Handle hazardous and sensitive materiel in accordance with Army and environmental standards.
Support supply and warehouse personnel in verifying property-movement documentation, including DA Form 1348-1A and DD Form 200.
Update movement logs and records for audit readiness in compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
Provide task-completion updates to supervisors and the Transportation Coordinator.
Coordinate with Supply Technicians, Material Coordinators, and Truck Drivers to support equipment movement.
Support staging for inspections, turn-in processing, and outbound shipments.
Assist in developing and maintaining site SOPs for heavy equipment operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.