Heavy Equipment Operator – Lead

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corp.; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare

401(k) Plan

Paid Leave

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation invites applications for a Heavy Equipment Lead at Fort Carson. You will supervise heavy equipment operators, plan maintenance, and ensure safety standards while coordinating with the Supervisor.

Ideal candidates have five years of heavy equipment experience, a Class A CDL, asphalt/CDOT familiarity, and ability to pass background checks and drug screening. This role is non-exempt under CBA and pays $35.10/hr with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of skilled experience in heavy equipment operations.
• Must possess a class A CDL with no restrictions.
• Asphalt experience and CDOT standards knowledge preferred.
• Able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment and in teams or alone.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy equipment operations and supervise operators.
• Inspect equipment and ensure compliance with standards; maintain records.
• Train operators and monitor safety and performance.
• Improve operations and streamline processes; provide quality customer service.
• Complete required training on time and work safely in various conditions.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Cost Point

Job description

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.

For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Subsidiary: T&H Services

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Lead

Work Location: Fort Carson

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA

Clearance Level: Public Trust

Travel: N/A

Pay Rate: $35.10/hr

Health & Welfare: $8.92-$11.73/hr up to 40 hours per week

About the Role

Support Supervisor by Leading heavy equipment personnel performing equipment operations, and road maintenance and support.

Plan and schedule all shop maintenance requests. Determine priorities, personnel, and equipment and materials and supplies and ensure compliance with safety program. Assist and train less experienced operators and maintain performance and operation records.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Aides Supervisor with oversite of the operations of a heavy equipment or specialized function; plans, lays out, assigns, and supervises the work of operators.
• Inspects work performed by equipment operator workers, and helpers to ensure compliance with established standards
• Maintains accurate work records and related documents; writes accurate and complete work reports for management use; helps to resolve operational problems
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, helps to streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Trains and monitors Operators, Truck Drivers and GMWs in the operations of the Heavy Equipment Team.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to dust and debris.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Prefer five years of skilled years experience in the heavy equipment operations. Computer Skills including MS Office applications, Maximo and Cost point preferred. Each complete year of accredited college education in a related field may be substituted for the equivalent number of years of required experience.
• Must possess a class A CDL with no restrictions.
• Asphalt experience is desired.
• Knowledge of CDOT standards is desired.
• Must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
• Must possess the ability to work in a high-volume work area and interface in a positive manner with co-workers and the customer.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Accurately maintains and updates records to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer’s mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.

Why Us?

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people.

We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• TRICARE Supplemental
• Critical Illness insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Paid Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Seminars

For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.