Heavy Equipment Operator

Amentum•Texarkana, TX

10d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move and distribute dirt, gravel, or other materials. Excavates or stockpiles material on roads, drill pads, event sites, and construction sites. Rips rock, cuts slopes, pushes scrapers, and digs sumps. Feeds crushers or batch plants; removes aggregate from under conveyor belts. Assures that machinery is maintained properly and fluid levels are adequate. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make minor emergency repairs to equipment. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments.
Uses equipment to excavate, load, or move and distribute dirt, gravel, or other materials.
Excavates or stockpiles material on roads, drill pads, event sites, and construction sites.
Rips rock, cuts slopes, pushes scrapers, and digs sumps.
Feeds crushers or batch plants; removes aggregate from under conveyor belts.
Assures that machinery is maintained properly and fluid levels are adequate.
May read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
May grease, adjust and make minor emergency repairs to equipment.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities.
Participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Consistently providing services that meet customer expectations.
Carrying out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Reading and understanding Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Reading, understanding and implementing the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.