Heavy Equipment Operator

Amentum•Texarkana, TX

17h•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment, including cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, move, and distribute dirt, gravel, and other materials at roads, drill pads, event sites, and construction sites. Work is performed in the Roads and Grounds department at the Red River Army Depot. The operator maintains equipment, checks fluid levels, and may interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans. The role may also involve greasing, adjusting, and making minor emergency repairs to equipment. Employees are expected to follow safety, quality, operational, and environmental procedures and requirements, and to perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested. The work environment includes exposure to moving vehicles and mechanical parts, heat, vibration, loud noise, and potentially other weather and workplace hazards. The position involves frequent lifting of 40–45 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds, as well as varied standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and other physical activities. The employee must be available to work any shift, including weekends and other hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
At least two years of experience as an Equipment Operator, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Must be physically qualified in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Must pass a driver skill test by CDL standards.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location.
Must be available to work any shift and willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.
Access to the Depot requires covered individuals to be registered with the United States Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
Excavate, load, move, and distribute dirt, gravel, and other materials.
Excavate or stockpile material on roads, drill pads, event sites, and construction sites.
Rip rock, cut slopes, push scrapers, and dig sumps.
Feed crushers or batch plants and remove aggregate from under conveyor belts.
Ensure machinery is properly maintained and fluid levels are adequate.
Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, as needed.
Grease, adjust, and make minor emergency repairs to equipment, as needed.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements and procedures.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.