Heavy Equipment Operator: Turn-In & MHE Specialist

Akima; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Global Logistics (AGL) seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator in Anchorage, AK to operate and maintain heavy machinery in support of Army equipment turn-in. You will move vehicles, materiel, and cargo between staging, inspection, and storage areas while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain required clearances.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; relevant work experience may substitute.
• 2–4 years of experience operating heavy equipment (military or contractor environment preferred).
• Familiarity with Army equipment turn-in or SSA operations desirable.
• Army safety and supply regulations: AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1.
• Army maintenance standards: AR 750-1, DA PAM 750-8.
• Operation and PMCS of forklifts, loaders, and rough-terrain MHE.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts (4K–10K, RTCH, ATLAS, Kalmar), loaders, cranes, and rough-terrain vehicles.
• Support equipment turn-in operations by moving vehicles, containers, and large materiel between staging, inspection, and storage areas.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers with Army equipment in compliance with Army and DOT securement standards.
• Assist with mass turn-in events, ensuring timely processing of large volumes of equipment.
• Perform PMCS on all assigned equipment before, during, and after use.
• Report deficiencies and coordinate repairs per Army TMs and site procedures.
• Maintain operator logs, equipment inspection records, and usage reports.
• Adhere to Army, OSHA, and company safety regulations during all operations.
• Ensure proper lifting, load balancing, and securement to prevent damage or injury.
• Hazardous and sensitive materiel handling per Army and environmental standards.
• Support supply and warehouse personnel in verifying documentation during movement of property.
• Update movement logs and records for audit readiness per ISO 9001:2015.
• Provide status updates to supervisors and Transportation Coordinator.
• Work with Supply Technicians, Material Coordinators, and Truck Drivers for smooth movement of equipment.
• Support staging operations for inspection, turn-in processing, and outbound shipments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining site SOPs for heavy equipment operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

PMCS

Safety

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akima Global Logistics (AGL) seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator in Anchorage, AK to operate and maintain heavy machinery in support of Army equipment turn-in. You will move vehicles, materiel, and cargo between staging, inspection, and storage areas while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain required clearances.