Heavy Equipment Operator – Army Turn-In & MHE Expert

Akima; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Global Logistics (AGL) in Fort Campbell North, KY, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to move, load, unload, and transport Army equipment and materiel at a contractor-managed site. You will read plans, perform PMCS, and coordinate repairs to keep equipment safe and compliant with AR/DA standards.

Role requires 2–4 years of heavy equipment experience, Army safety compliance, and ability to obtain required licenses and CAC/Background checks.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but relevant work experience may substitute.
• 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.
• Operation and PMCS of forklifts, loaders, and rough-terrain MHE.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Army OF 346 equipment operator’s license required (or ability to obtain).
• Forklift/MHE certification (preferred).
• Proficiency in 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts (4K–10K, RTCH, ATLAS, Kalmar), loaders, cranes, and RTVs.
• 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.
• Assist with mass turn-in events, ensuring timely processing of large volumes of equipment.
• Perform PMCS on all assigned equipment before, during, and after use.
• Report deficiencies and coordinate repairs per Army TMs and site procedures.
• Maintain operator logs, equipment inspection records, and usage reports.
• Adhere to Army, OSHA, and company safety regulations during operations.
• Ensure proper lifting, load balancing, and securement to prevent damage or injury.
• Safely handle hazardous and sensitive materiel per Army and environmental standards.
• Support supply and warehouse personnel in verifying documentation during movement of property.
• Update movement logs and records for audit readiness per ISO 9001:2015.
• Provide status updates to supervisors and Transportation Coordinator on tasks.
• Work with Supply Technicians, Material Coordinators, and Truck Drivers for smooth equipment movement.
• Support staging operations for inspection, turn-in processing, and outbound shipments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining site SOPs for heavy equipment operations.

Skills

Safety oriented

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Army equipment knowledge desirable

Tools

MHE certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Akima Global Logistics (AGL) in Fort Campbell North, KY, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to move, load, unload, and transport Army equipment and materiel at a contractor-managed site. You will read plans, perform PMCS, and coordinate repairs to keep equipment safe and compliant with AR/DA standards.

Role requires 2–4 years of heavy equipment experience, Army safety compliance, and ability to obtain required licenses and CAC/Background checks.