Heavy Equipment Operator

Akima; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insured

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Akima Global Logistics (AGL) seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fort Drum, NY to operate and maintain MHE and construction-type machinery in Army equipment turn-in operations, ensuring safe movement of vehicles and materiel at a contractor-managed site.

The role requires reading basic plans, performing PMCS, adhering to Army safety regs, and coordinating with Supply and Transportation teams; must have valid driver's license, CAC eligibility, and ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience operating heavy equipment (military or contractor environment preferred).
• Familiarity with Army equipment turn-in or SSA operations desirable.
• Army safety and supply regulations: AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1.
• Army maintenance standards: AR 750-1, DA PAM 750-8.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, loaders, cranes, and RTVs.
• Move vehicles, containers, and materiel between staging, inspection, and storage areas.
• Load/unload trucks and trailers in compliance with Army and DOT standards.
• Perform PMCS and report deficiencies; coordinate repairs per TMs and site procedures.
• Maintain operator logs and equipment inspection records.
• Adhere to Army safety regs, ensure proper load securing and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Work with Supply Technicians and Truck Drivers to ensure smooth equipment movement.

Skills

MHE operation

Safety awareness

Reading plans/TMs

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Army OF 346 equipment operator license

Forklift/MHE certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Operatoris responsible foroperatingand maintaining material handling equipment (MHE) and construction-type machinery in support of Army equipment turn-in operations. This role involves the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, staging, and transportation of vehicles, materiel, and heavy cargo at a contractor-managed site. Operators ensure compliance with Army safety regulations, OSHA standards, and contract requirements while directly supporting property accountability and turn-in mission success.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts (4K–10K, RTCH, ATLAS, Kalmar), loaders, cranes, and rough-terrain vehicles.

• Support equipment turn-in operations by moving vehicles, containers, and large materiel between staging, inspection, and storage areas.

• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers with Army equipment in compliance with Army and DOT securement standards.
• Assistwith mass turn-in events, ensuringtimelyprocessing of large volumes of equipment.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all assigned equipment before, during, and after use.
• Report deficiencies and coordinate repairsin accordance withArmy Technical Manuals (TMs) and site procedures.
• Maintain operator logs, equipment inspection records, and usage reports.
• Adhere to Army, OSHA, and company safety regulations during all operations.
• Ensure proper lifting, load balancing, and securement to prevent damage or injury.
• Safely handle hazardous and sensitive materielin accordance withArmy and environmental standards.
• Support supply and warehouse personnel in verifying documentation during movement of property (e.g., DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 200).
• Update movement logs and records for audit readiness in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Provide status updates to supervisors and the Transportation Coordinator on completed tasks.
• Work closely with Supply Technicians, Material Coordinators, and Truck Drivers to ensure smooth movement of equipment.
• Support staging operations for inspection, turn-in processing, and outbound shipments.
• Assistin developing andmaintainingsite SOPs for heavy equipment operations.

Qualifications

• Education:Highschool diploma or equivalent is preferred; however, equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted.
• Experience:
• 2–4 years of experienceoperatingheavy equipment (military or contractor environment preferred).
• Familiarity with Army equipment turn-in or Supply Support Activity (SSA) operations desirable.
• Army safety and supply regulations: AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1.
• Army maintenance standards: AR 750-1, DA PAM 750-8.
• Operation and PMCS of forklifts, loaders, and rough-terrain MHE.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Army OF 346 equipment operator’s license required (or ability to obtain).
• Forklift/MHE certification (preferred).
• Proficiencyin operating multiple types of heavy equipment.
• Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to read and follow Army TMs and work orders.
• Good teamwork and communication skills in a high-volume environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must have a real ID.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to obtain Tier1/ NACI (Public trust) background eligibility.
• Basicproficiencyin the English language (reading and writing).
• Must be able to travel within the United States asrequired. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.
• Employees maybe requiredto perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs. and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching tasks in warehouse and field environments.

• Must also meet all physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties, including working in extreme heat or cold, high, or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, heights, and other inclement weather conditions.
• This position involves working both indoors and outdoors, periodic overtime, and exposure to heat, dust, cold, and adverse weather conditions.

Job ID
2026-24801 Work Type
On-Site Pay Range
$29.97 Health & Welfare
$5.09 Benefits
SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination. Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. 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 AGL, 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.

For our shareholders, AGL 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, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.