Heavy Equipment Operator

Vali Incorporated; Goose Creek (SC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

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Vali Incorporated is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in South Carolina to operate a range of heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and cranes. You will perform inspections, load cargo, and move equipment within facilities and on ships when required.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on heavy equipment experience, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments. A valid driver’s license and CAC access are required.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment.

Mansioni

• Perform pre-start inspections, routine equipment checks and report deficiencies.
• Load and unload equipment, containers, materials and stock onto trucks and shipments.
• Move equipment and materials within the facility or to deployment areas.
• Operate equipment in outdoor/non-climate-controlled environments, including shipboard settings.
• Maintain records of equipment usage, hours and incidents.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics and transport teams for equipment staging.
• Assist in training less-experienced operators or laborers.

Conoscenze

Safe operation practices

Load securing

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

CAC access

Formazione

High school diploma/GED

Strumenti

Crane operator license

Forklift certification

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Position Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a range of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, motor graders, cranes, forklifts, low-boy trailers, backhoes, and other heavy machinery in accordance with site/contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-start inspections, routine equipment checks, and report equipment deficiencies or required repairs to maintenance teams.
• Load and unload equipment, containers, materials and stock sets onto trucks, trailers, rail cars or ships in a safe and efficient manner; secure loads appropriately.
• Move equipment and materials within the facility or to/from deployment/transport staging areas.
• Operate equipment in non-climate-controlled environments, outdoor/indoor spaces, and possibly shipboard environments.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and operational policies-including site, government, and company standards-to prevent accidents and incidents (part of the Zero Harm culture).
• Maintain accurate records/logs of equipment usage, hours, inspections, and any incidents or maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics and transport teams to coordinate equipment staging, readiness, and movement in accordance with production/mission schedules.
• Assist in training or mentoring less-experienced equipment operators or laborers if applicable.
• May be required to deploy or operate aboard ship/sea environments as part of company mission readiness.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment (construction, military, logistics operations preferred).
• Understanding of safe operation practices for heavy equipment, load securing, and material handling.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments; to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift occasionally, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Good communication skills, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety rules and maintenance protocols.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and site/shipboard access.
• Valid state driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in military logistics, pre-positioned stock operations, or defense contractor environment.
• Certification in heavy equipment operation or specific machines (crane operator license, forklift certification, etc.).
• Experience in shipboard operations, loading/unloading, or railroad/flatbed equipment movement.
• Familiarity with load securing, transport regulations, and handling of large equipment sets (e.g., via low-boys or flatbeds).
• Commitment to the "Zero Harm" safety/environment culture and ability to work in team-oriented, mission-driven environment.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirments:

• May be required to stand for several hours, walk across rugged terrain, climb into/out of equipment, bend, reach, lift up to ~35-50 lbs periodically, and perform physically demanding work.
• Work may take place indoors, outdoors, on land site or shipboard, in non-climate-controlled settings, with exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and equipment hazards.
• May require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed boots, hard hats, hearing/eye protection, high-visibility gear.

Vali, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.