Job Description

Title:

DG BOSS: Heavy Equipment Operator (FN)

• Operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and other equipment.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from ships, docks, warehouses, and motor vehicles, and moves hazardous materials as required.
• Operates all types of Construction/Heavy Equipment for Base Support such as bulldozers, graders, bucket loaders, backhoes, sweepers, water distributor trucks, ditching machines, auger trucks, road rollers, transit mixer trucks, etc.
• Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or non-hazardous and hazardous materials.

• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
• Performs pre-service maintenance checks and indicates findings.
• Records malfunctions of other items requiring attention as observed during the working day.
• Records the number of gallons of fuel issued to the equipment while in his custody.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
• Observes and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the operation and servicing of various automotive and complex construction equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards involved in equipment operation and the safety precautions necessary.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, and checking oil and water levels.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must have a valid country of origin Professional Driver’s License with the following license codes (B, B1, B2, C, D, BE, and CE) and be able to operate the assigned vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Must be fully qualified and capable of being certified IAW NAVFAC P-300.
• Completed any of the following Heavy Equipment Operation training and certification is highly desired:
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Backhoe Loader)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Bulldozer)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Transit Mixer Truck)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Motor Grader)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Wheel Loader)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (On-Highway Dump Truck - Rigid)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Hydraulic Excavator)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (Road Roller

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least a High School diploma, Technical or Vocational course Graduate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least five (5) years of experience as Heavy Equipment Operator and in-plant operations.