Heavy Equipment Operator

Akima; Columbus Air Force Base (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data (AID) at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi seeks an experienced equipment operator to perform a variety of skilled tasks in operating light to some heavy equipment, including repair, removal, installation, and maintenance of pavements and base infrastructure.

The role requires a valid State Class B CDL, a NAC background check, and at least 4 years of hands-on equipment experience, including concrete and pavement work.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass NAC background check.
• Minimum 4 years' experience operating equipment.
• Documented experience working with concrete and pavements.

Responsibilities

• Operates construction equipment and small industry related power tools to excavate, load or move materials in support of base maintenance and infrastructure repairs and returning the site to its original condition after repairs.
• Maintain, remove, install and make repairs to rigid and flexible pavements to include site preparation, forming, placing, finishing and sealing.
• Make temporary and or permanent repairs to base fencing.
• Operators will install and maintain street signage.
• Maintains required operating forms and records and assures proper and safe use of all assigned shop equipment.
• Able to read and interpret Work Orders, parts requests, drawings/schematics/blueprints and manuals in order to accomplish assigned duties.
• Position is classified as mission essential and requires employee to shelter at work location and to respond to disasters or other contingency operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional and mission requirements.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading blueprints

Concrete work

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs a variety of skilled work in the operation of light, medium and some heavy equipment. Major areas of responsibility are, but not limited to: repair, removal, installation, and maintenance of rigid and flexible pavement; support repairs to base infrastructure, base signage, and security fencing. Responds to emergency repair calls to restore operations upon notice during regular hours or after duty on-call hours.

Responsibilities

• Operates construction equipment and small industry related power tools to excavate, load or move materials in support of base maintenance and infrastructure repairs and returning the site to its original condition after repairs.
• Maintain, remove, install and make repairs to rigid and flexible pavements to include site preparation, forming, placing, finishing and sealing.
• Make temporary and or permanent repairs to base fencing.
• Operators will install and maintain street signage.
• Maintains required operating forms and records and assures proper and safe use of all assigned shop equipment.
• Able to read and interpret Work Orders, parts requests, drawings/schematics/blueprints and manuals in order to accomplish assigned duties.
• Position is classified as mission essential and requires employee to shelter at work location and to respond to disasters or other contingency operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional and mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, State Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass National Agency Check (NAC) background investigation.
• Minimum 4 years' experience operating equipment.
• Documented experience working with concrete and pavements.

Job ID

2026-24866

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

Work Where it Matters

For our shareholders

AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.

As an AID employee

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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