Heavy Equipment Operator

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Blackstone, VA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one. For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska. Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve Subsidiary: T&H Services Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Work Location: Blackstone, VA Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA Clearance Level: Secret Pay Rate: $23.60 per hour Health & Welfare: $8.00 per hour Shift Assignments are at the discretion of site management: 1st shift - base hourly rate. 2nd shift - base hourly rate plus a 5% shift differential. 3rd shift - base hourly rate plus a 10% shift differential. About the Role The Heavy Equipment Operator operates multiple types of heavy equipment in support of base operations at FASTC.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to start,
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience providing knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the duties as identified above.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Must have knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s licens

Nice To Haves

A valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License class “A” is preferred.

Responsibilities

Efficiently operate heavy equipment such as, but not limited to cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments.
Operate heavy equipment as required, including but not limited to the following activities in various types of terrain (dirt, snow, etc.): Excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials.
Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
Incumbent is to perform equipment checks as required to ensure all equipment is properly maintained, greased, adjusted, and in safe operating condition. Makes emergency repairs to equipment, and notates any repair or maintenance needed and reports any deficiencies prior to operation.
As part of the snow removal team, incumbent will perform section stand by duties and snow removal operations to include but not limited to snow plowing, snow removal, load liquid deicer tanks to apply deicing chemicals to streets and report usages on both granular and liquid chemicals and work alternate and extended shift schedules during snow events when necessary.
Consistently produces quality products and service.
Completes all training within required timeline.
Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.