Heavy Equipment Operator (Starship)

SpaceX; Cape Canaveral (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is actively seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for its Cape Canaveral site. In this role, you will operate various heavy equipment and assist with labor tasks to meet construction deadlines. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience, with opportunities for further development within a leading aerospace company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
• Valid CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Support inspection and maintenance of various heavy equipment.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Manual Labor

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (STARSHIP)

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Move and position raw materials and finished components with the use of material-moving equipment
• Support inspection and maintenance of excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, or loaders
• Daily field coordination with leadership
• Support labor as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, inclusive of both the operation of heavy equipment (60-70% of the time) and manual labor (30-40% of the time)
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Valid CDL
• Experience installing civil infrastructure projects such as underground utilities
• Experience working with excavators, loaders, motor graders, dozers, or trenchers
• Experience performing area, volume and grade calculations in the field
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day
  
  

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  
  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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