Heavy Equipment Operator

Summary CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC The Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, snow or other materials. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make field repairs to equipment. Responsibilities Operates heavy equipment such as plows, mowers, backhoes, tractors, dump trucks, sand spreader, front-end loader and other equipment to maintain and repair roads and groundsand conduct snow removal operations. Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make field repairs to equipment. Performs snow and ice control operations. Performs pavement sweeping operations. Performs road grading operations. Must wear and use all required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, hardhat, etc. Operate, repair, and maintain compressed air systems. Supports the project Safety Plan through personal involvement in all aspects of safety, including training and attention to the adherence to safety requirements pertaining to particular trades or skills. This position has been designated as Mission Critical. Mission Critical personnel are defined as those required to meet the Installation’s safety (including inclement weather for snow and ice control) and security needs during lockdown conditions. This position may be part of an emergency management/response team as required by the company to meet contract requirements. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.) High School Diploma or GED equivalent Completion of technical courses on applicable equipment operated. Shall have a current and valid State driver's license covering the type of vehicle or equipment being used. Must maintain current commercial driver’s license for the type of vehicle being operated. Minimum three (3) years experience at the journeyman level. Experience on government services contract desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Journeyman credentials through an accredited apprenticeship, trade school, or training program. Commercially licensed and insured to operate vehicles in the State of Alaska on federal, state, and local highway systems. Must maintain current commercial driver’s license for the type of vehicle being operated. Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.