Heavy Equipment Operator

Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Supervisor: Superintendent/Foreman

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Heavy Equipment Operator will perform construction and maintenance activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions and responsibilities as listed below but not limited to:

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment.
• Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Assists with repairs as needed.
• Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least one to three years of experience operating construction equipment OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid and clean Guam driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and pass military base access security protocols.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a Shop and Field environment. This role routinely is exposed to heat, humidity, and light to moderate rain and wind. The position requires the knowledge in the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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.

• Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and or as required to deliver the objectives.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As per Executive Order 11246 Section 503, & VEVRAA: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.