Heavy Equipment Operator

Areli • Town of Sparta, WI

19d

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, including generators, wheeled and tracked vehicles, semi-trailer combinations with capacities up to 70 tons, forklifts, and wheeled cranes up to 25 tons. The role supports equipment and supply handling, warehousing, transportation preparation, and snow removal. The operator receives daily assignments from the Maintenance supervisor and performs preventive and operator maintenance, warehouse receiving and issuing, equipment dispatching, and related documentation and reporting.

Requirements

• Must have a Class A CDL.
• Two years of experience operating vehicles up to 70 tons, including tractor-trailers and/or engineer-type equipment such as scrapers, dozers, graders, and dump trucks.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.
• Ability to work in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
• Position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• GCSS-Army experience.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Operate diesel- and gasoline-powered equipment, including generators, wheeled and tracked vehicles, and semi-trailer combinations up to 70-ton capacity.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment to load, unload, warehouse, and prepare equipment and supplies for transport.
• Receive daily tasks and assignments from the Maintenance supervisor.
• Operate forklifts ranging from 2,000-pound to 50,000-pound capacity, including rough-terrain forklifts, and operate wheeled cranes up to 25 tons.
• Perform snow removal during winter months in all areas serviced.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services.
• Perform operator maintenance, including servicing vehicle braking systems, checking vehicle lights, and taking oil samples.
• Receive incoming warehouse items and equipment and inspect them for damage and serviceability.
• Issue and receive equipment, store equipment in the warehouse, and load outgoing equipment.
• Prepare and post documents for the Army Oil Analysis Program and equipment dispatching.
• Prepare documents and warehouse reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and health benefit package.
• 401k matching program.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed