Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Benning, Georgia

Auburn University; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for a one-year limited-term appointment at Fort Benning, Georgia. The role involves maintaining and operating various heavy machinery to support natural resources management projects. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, pass a background check, and have a clean driving record.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience operating heavy machinery and practices.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a burning certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and operating heavy equipment at Fort Benning.
• Grades existing roads and trails, clears trees, and establishes new routes.
• Repairs and maintains equipment ensuring functionality.

Skills

Operating heavy machinery

Road construction practices

Maintenance of vehicles

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Information

Requisition Number S4467P Home Org Name CFWE Admin Main Division Name College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment Position Title Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Benning, Georgia Job Class Code AC25B Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

This is a 1-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds and performance.

Under general direction, responsible for maintaining and operating heavy equipment and machinery at Fort Benning, Georgia in support of the Natural Resources Management Branch, including but not limited to bulldozers, motor graders, tractors, backhoes, tilt bed trucks, and lowboy trailers.

The position is being hired within the Center for Natural Resources Management on Military Lands to support the Natural Resources Management Branch at Fort Benning, Georgia. All projects are for an initial 12-month period.

Any candidates hired to work at Ft. Benning, must mee the following requirements:

• Candidates must be a United States citizen
• Candidates must be able to pass a National Crime Information Center Level III background check.
• Candidates with prior felonies or 2 misdemeanors are not qualified.
• Candidates must have a clean driving record.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Grades existing roads and trails to maintain firebreaks and transportation networks at Fort Benning.
• Clears dead and dying trees from edges of roads and trails.
• Establishes news roads and trails in advance of timber harvest activities.
• Restores skid trails following timber harvests.
• Establishes and maintains sufficient water diversion in trails, including waterbars, rollers, dips, swales, cross-drainage culverts, and diversion ditches.
• Loads and transports materials from one location to another.
• Repairs and maintains equipment and vehicles ensuring that they are in proper working condition.
• Assists in planning road and trail work.
• May assist with natural resources management activities including but not limited to prescribed burning, timber harvest, timber inventory, and species surveys.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
  
  

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Education Level: High School
• Focus of Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Years of Experience: 4 years
• Focus of Experience: Experience operating heaving machinery and road construction and maintenance practices.
  
  

Minimum Skills, License, And Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications

Possession of a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a burning certificate may be required in specific positions.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $37,170 - $51,030 Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Fort Benning State position is located: Georgia List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 05/21/2025 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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• Industries

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