Heavy Equipment Operator Fort Bragg, NC

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate cranes, trucks, and forklifts, with the ability to read basic plans and stakes. The role includes preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and performing assigned tasks on site or travel as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid CDL, and at least one year of related experience. A flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime, is required for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience operating cranes and 40-ton trucks with trailers.
• Must possess valid CDL for cranes and obtain National Agency Check.
• Must read/write English and work a flexible schedule including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per manuals.
• Operate cranes, trucks, trailers and forklifts as assigned.
• Read grade and slope stakes; assist with simple plans.
• Submit travel clearance forms and periodic reports.
• Be able to perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

PC proficiency

English literacy

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

CDL certification

Tools

CDL license

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

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. The operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with prescribed technical manuals.
• Operate a straight truck, over 4 tons, usually 10 wheels.
• Operate a trailer having a set or several sets of wheels at the rear only, with the forward portion being supported by the truck tractor or towing vehicle.
• Operate a straight truck, less than 1 1/2 tons, usually 4 wheels.
• Operate a straight truck, 1 1/2 to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels.
• Operate a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment.
• Operate all heavy equipment (cranes, RTCH, etc).
• Accurately complete and submit associated forms for travel clearances.
• Submit data for periodic reports as required.
• Be able to perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (primarily Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Windows graphical user interface) and data/web based systems required for task area performing work.
• Must have a working knowledge of Army rank structure and military unit relationships (e.g., Company, Battalion, Brigade, Division, etc).
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions and be physically able to demonstrate the training/support tasks to standard.
• Must have the appropriate qualifications, certification, and/or license under the requirements for the task area being performed under this contract prior to commencement of work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC).
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekend, holidays, and some overtime.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year experience operating cranes and 40‑ton trucks with trailers. Must possess valid CDL specifying the certification on cranes. Must obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check. Must have a working knowledge of Army rank structure and military unit relationship. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekend, holidays and overtime when required. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. Ability to read, comprehend and explain instructions, letters, memos, emails and correspondence from inside the organization as well as from external sources. Ability to effectively respond, communicate and present information to senior management, contracting officials, clients and other employees in the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to organize work, define and solve problems, establish and manage priorities, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions based on facts. Participate in prioritization of work and decision‑making on allocation of resources. The incumbent must be able to analyze a situation analytically, evaluate the facts/data and formulate a plan of action.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid U.S. commercial driver’s license, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

Physical Demands

Must be physically capable of performing assigned tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel, bend, crawl, lie on back, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are primarily performed in a sheltered environment or outdoors. Duties may involve travel to off‑site projects, motor pools, maintenance facilities, etc. for short periods of time.

Training

None