Heavy Equipment/Crane Operator

ASRC Federal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government contractor is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to work at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The role involves operating cranes and heavy equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and performing mechanical repairs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Health Care

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Five years related experience in heavy equipment operations.
• Must hold/maintain a current Class A CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of cranes and heavy equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs related to heavy equipment.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Communication

Heavy Equipment Operations

Education

H.S. diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mobile Cranes

Gantry Cranes

Portal Cranes

Job description

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC NetCentric Technology, LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator supporting our CLOIS contract at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Perform mobile and stationary crane, heavy equipment operations necessary to lift, maintain, move, and position all types of cargoes and infrastructure including such items as roadways, storm water control, machinery, weapons, weapons assemblies, tooling, ordnance, flight hardware and test fixtures required to support critical installation wide space launch and mission operations.

Operate various types of Mobile Cranes, Gantry Cranes and Portal Cranes used in support of the Contract.

• Operate other heavy equipment (backhoes, frontend loaders, etc.) and multi-axle vehicles used to support transportation and handling of heavy equipment.
• Develop, understand and read critical lift plans associated with lifting loads of a critical nature.
• Load and offload ordnance assemblies from submarine and mission support ships.
• Operate in conjunction with other crane and additional equipment operators to move, lift and or pick oversized loads requiring multiple cranes.
• Perform and/or assist in the proof loading of assigned cranes as required.
• Operate cranes and test fixtures used to proof load lifting, climbing, life safety, crane and rigging equipment.
• Become familiar with, utilize and adhere to Navy Crane Center NAVFAC P307 Management of Weight Handling Equipment Program.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Federal, State, Local, Space Force, Naval and NASA instructions.
• Perform incidental mechanical repairs related to heavy equipment and crane vehicle fleet.
• Perform work in other classifications that are incidental, but necessary to accomplish work assignments.
• Will be required to participate in station preparation, ride-out, and recovery actions following natural disasters, such hurricanes and tropical storms.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Federal, State, local, Space Force, NASA and Naval regulations, instructions and requirements to include energy management, conservation regulations, security, safety, hurricane and other specialized programs or contractual requirements relating to the business of the section, working within the limits of established policy.

Requirements:

H.S. diploma or equivalent with specialized training related to mobile crane and Heavy Equipment operations. Candidate must (hold/maintain) a current Class A CDL license. Five years related experience with in the past six years and currently working in the trade.Possession of a current “Secret” security clearance or National Agency Check with Information (NACI) is highly desired. Prior military service and/or experience on Government O&M Contracts.

Ability to obtain/maintain a “Secret” Security Clearance. US Citizenship required for obtaining a security clearance.

• Submit to and successfully pass drug screening.
• Specialized training related to mobile crane operations. Must hold/maintain the following certifications;

o A current NCCA or ANSI accredited CCO mobile crane certification.

• Must have or obtain within six months from hire date the following crane certifications by crane type and capacity;

o Crane - Lattice Boom Carrier/Outrigger,

o Crane - Telescoping Boom 21 - 75 Tons and Crane,

• Able to effectively communicate, both written and verbal in English.

Work Environment: Mostly outside work environment, normal noise levels associated with heavy equipment operations (enrolled in hear conservation program), some in-door work required to support rigging shop activities.

Physical Demands:

• Must possess the ability to climb and work at heights up to 100ft.
• Must be capable of lifting weights up to and including 50 pounds.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of theworkplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA