Heavy Equipment Operator

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Fort Rucker, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) at the Fort Rucker Gunnery Range Complex in Fort Rucker, AL. SA-TECH provides Range Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support services for live training at the Aviation Gunnery Range Complex (AGRC) for the Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker Military Installation. The role also involves O&M Core Services for training areas and ranges, integrating mission and environmental requirements. The Fort Rucker Range and Training Complex spans approximately 60,000 acres. The HEO will operate various heavy equipment including cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. The equipment is used for excavating, loading, or moving materials like dirt and gravel. Responsibilities may include reading and interpreting grade and slope stakes and simple plans, as well as performing greasing, adjustments, and emergency repairs on equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Class A CDL is required.
Experience operating farm tractors of 100HP (and up), Skid Steer, Backhoe, Front Loader and Dump Trucks (10 wheel and larger) is required.
You must be able to understand verbal or written direction and be able to work independently or in a team environment.
Current Alabama Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
All employees will be subject to pre-employment drug screening (any offer of employment shall be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening).

Nice To Haves

Experience working erosion control and grounds construction a plus.
Electrical and/or vehicle maintenance experience is a plus.
A HazMat endorsement for license is preferred upon starting the job and would have to be obtained within six (6) months of being selected.
Dozer, Excavator and Motor Grader operations experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform erosion control maintenance as directed by the Crew Chief and Supervisor.
Perform operator-level maintenance on dump trucks, backhoe, loader, farm tractor and other equipment as directed by the Crew Chief.
Operate equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, fork lift, dozer and farm tractor (with attachments).
May need to read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
May need to grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment.
Perform maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings including painting, masonry, and electrical under the guidance of the Crew Chief and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
Fuel vehicles, maintain vehicle records, drive pickup trucks to get supply parts.
Assist Range Technicians by performing maintenance when required.