Heavy Equipment Operator

Vali Incorporated • Goose Creek, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a range of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, motor graders, cranes, forklifts, low-boy trailers, backhoes, and other heavy machinery in accordance with site/contract specifications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment (construction, military, logistics operations preferred).
• Understanding of safe operation practices for heavy equipment, load securing, and material handling.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments; to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift occasionally, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Good communication skills, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety rules and maintenance protocols.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and site/shipboard access.
• Valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in military logistics, pre-positioned stock operations, or defense contractor environment.
• Certification in heavy equipment operation or specific machines (crane operator license, forklift certification, etc.).
• Experience in shipboard operations, loading/unloading, or railroad/flatbed equipment movement.
• Familiarity with load securing, transport regulations, and handling of large equipment sets (e.g., via low-boys or flatbeds).
• Commitment to the "Zero Harm" safety/environment culture and ability to work in team-oriented, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-start inspections, routine equipment checks, and report equipment deficiencies or required repairs to maintenance teams.
• Load and unload equipment, containers, materials and stock sets onto trucks, trailers, rail cars or ships in a safe and efficient manner; secure loads appropriately.
• Move equipment and materials within the facility or to/from deployment/transport staging areas.
• Operate equipment in non-climate-controlled environments, outdoor/indoor spaces, and possibly shipboard environments.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and operational policies-including site, government, and company standards-to prevent accidents and incidents (part of the Zero Harm culture).
• Maintain accurate records/logs of equipment usage, hours, inspections, and any incidents or maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics and transport teams to coordinate equipment staging, readiness, and movement in accordance with production/mission schedules.
• Assist in training or mentoring less-experienced equipment operators or laborers if applicable.
• May be required to deploy or operate aboard ship/sea environments as part of company mission readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED