Heavy Equipment Operator – Army Turn‑In Site (On‑Site)

Akima; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support U.S. Army equipment turn-in operations at the Fort Bliss site.

You will operate forklifts, loaders, cranes and other MHE, transporting vehicles and materiel from staging to inspection and storage areas while maintaining compliance with Army safety rules and site procedures. Responsibilities include PMCS, recording logs, and coordinating with Supply Technicians and drivers.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in a military or contractor environment preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience operating heavy equipment is desirable.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license and Army OF 346 equipment operator’s license (or ability to obtain).
• Forklift/MHE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts (4K–10K, RTCH, ATLAS, Kalmar), loaders, cranes, and rough-terrain vehicles.
• Move vehicles, containers, and large materiel between staging, inspection, and storage areas.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers with Army equipment following safety standards.
• Assist with mass turn-in events to process large volumes efficiently.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Documentation & records

Teamwork

English language

Background check access

Common Access Card (CAC)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Akima seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support U.S. Army equipment turn-in operations at the Fort Bliss site.

You will operate forklifts, loaders, cranes and other MHE, transporting vehicles and materiel from staging to inspection and storage areas while maintaining compliance with Army safety rules and site procedures. Responsibilities include PMCS, recording logs, and coordinating with Supply Technicians and drivers.