Heavy Equipment Operator

Amentum•Texarkana, TX

1d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator works in the transportation department at Red River Army Depot, operating forklifts up to 70,000 pounds and a range of other heavy equipment across the depot. The role also involves driving a semi and Yard Dog to deliver parts, moving trailers, and transporting equipment between storage, receiving, rebuild, re-warehousing, and work areas. Equipment includes MRS wheel tractors, D-7 and D-8 crawler tractors, light and medium tanks, and 5-ton truck-tractors. Operators tow equipment across varied terrain and surfaces, including sloping runways, mud, dirt lots, gravel roads, and hard surfaces, and may help connect tow cables or bars. The position includes inspecting, loading, unloading, securing, and transporting cargo; checking vehicle safety and mechanical condition; keeping required records; reporting defects and incidents; verifying delivery instructions and routes; and obtaining delivery receipts or signatures. Employees must follow applicable safety, quality, environmental, operational, and customer requirements, complete required training, and perform other related duties as assigned. Work is in a typical warehouse environment with no unusual hazards. The role involves frequent lifting of 20–50 pounds, kneeling, standing, and walking, as well as routinely sitting and constant use of speech and hearing for communication. It requires mental alertness, planning and organizing skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. The operator must be available for any shift and willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator and/or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
Must have and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
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 understand and be able to use technical manuals.
Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and government background check is required.
Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required.
Must be available for any shift and willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Must be registered with the United States Selective Service to access the Depot.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts up to 70,000 pounds and other heavy equipment throughout the depot.
Drive a semi and a Yard Dog within the depot to deliver parts to different locations.
Pick up and relocate trailers to designated areas; load and unload trucks.
Inspect vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Position trucks for loading and unloading, following crew signals and checking vehicle and equipment positioning.
Verify delivery instructions and routes, and maintain required work-hour and vehicle service or repair logs.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, and vehicle damage.
Secure cargo using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers; drive trucks to weigh stations as required by state regulations.
Transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials in trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and condition.
Operate MRS wheel tractors, D-7 and D-8 crawler tractors, light and medium tanks, and 5-ton truck-tractors to tow or move heavy equipment and vehicles.
Move equipment between backlog lots, storage and rebuild areas, docks, rail cars, workstations, and other depot locations.
Tow equipment over varied terrain and surfaces, assist with cable or tow-bar connections, and move self-propelled equipment among workstations and storage areas.
Complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs and use technical manuals.
Follow applicable safety, quality, environmental, operational, and customer requirements; complete assigned training and safety responsibilities.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.