Heavy Equipment Operator Fort Bragg, NC

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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, or other materials. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities listed in a satisfactory manner:

· Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with prescribed technical manuals

· Operate a straight truck, over 4 tons, usually 10 wheels.

· Operate a trailer having a set or several sets of wheels at the rear only, with the forward portion being supported by the truck tractor or towing vehicle.

· Operate a straight truck, less than 1 1/2 tons, usually 4 wheels.

· Operate a straight truck, 1 1/2 to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels.

· Operates a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment.

· Operate all heavy equipment (cranes, RTCH, etc)

· Accurately complete and submit associated forms for travel clearances.

· Submit data for periodic reports as required.

· Be able to perform other duties as required by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements identified below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to satisfactorily meet the expectations of this job:

· Must be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with a functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (primarily Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Windows graphical user interface) and Data/web based systems required for task area performing work.

· Must have a working knowledge of Army rank structure and military unit relationships (e.g., Company, Battalion, Brigade, Division, etc).

· Must be able to work under stressful conditions and be physically able to demonstrate the training/support tasks to standard.

· Must have the appropriate qualifications, certification, and/or license under the requirements for the task area being performed under this contract prior to commencement of work.

· Must able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC).

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekend, holidays, and some overtime.