Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
Amentum is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators on an as-needed casual status basis in East Peoria, Illinois. Work may be scheduled on any shift and any day of the week depending on business demand and weather. Casual status does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours and provides limited medical benefits. These positions may lead to full-time permanent positions as they become available. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to operate site-specific equipment during the interview process. The stated compensation is 30.44; the posting does not specify a currency or pay period. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Three years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate site-specific equipment during the interview process.
- Ability to obtain a security badge at the client facility.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during a shift.
- Ability to repetitively bend or stoop, squat, kneel, stretch or reach, and move in a 90-degree fashion during a shift.
- Ability to perform tasks involving repetitive wrist movement.
- Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during a shift.
- Ability to use a Company/Client-approved utility knife.
- Ability to differentiate colors used in wire color-coding.
- Ability to interact professionally and cordially with clients, including during periods of stress.
- Flexibility to work any shift and any day of the week, based on business demand and weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Safely and proficiently operate excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, and track-type tractors.
- Perform Endurance Testing and/or earthmoving projects according to detailed instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a Manager or Supervisor.
Benefits
- Limited medical benefits for casual-status positions.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
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Education Level
High school or GED
