Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Accent Controls, Inc. (ACI) is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for first shift supporting the Logistics Readiness of the Army Reserve Equipment and Facilities for the 99th Readiness Division located in Fort Eustis, Virginia.

23440 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. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans. May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

Responsibilities

Work involves operating wheel-mounted tractors and towed or attached equipment. The work performed typically includes transporting materials and equipment, loading, unloading strapping, chaining or binding and securing equipment loads. Examples of the towed and attached equipment include carts, sweepers, trailers, tow bars, tactical vehicle equipment, reserve center equipment, maintenance tools and generation equipment. Backhoes, and front- end loading devices and other heavy equipment. Involves the operation of gasoline- or diesel- powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction. Jobs covered are those involving the operation of equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs preventive maintenance checks and services. Takes oil samples in accordance with Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) procedures. Properly prepares and posts required documentation for AOAP and dispatching equipment. Prepares oil samples for shipment. May be required to operate equipment on and off the installation on public roads at highway speeds loaded or unloaded.

This also involves equipment operations non-vehicular including but not limited to Small engine, electric, gas and diesel operated generators, generated light sets, and load banks.

The standard indicated in the PWS/SOW is that each piece of equipment be operated five (5) miles per month and each piece of generated equipment operated one (1) hour per month.

Warehousing duties are performed in accordance with well-established warehousing procedures, subject to occasional spot-check in progress and general review of complete work. If required to operate a forklift incumbent receives instructions concerning where to go and what items are to be moved, loaded, and unloaded, etc. The incumbent works independently with the supervisor available to resolve problems and to review work performance.

Perks and Benefits of being a Heavy Equipment Operator with us:

• Pride in working with and maintaining military equipment for the soldiers
• You get to operate military equipment
• You get to operate all the new equipment the Military gets
• The satisfaction of operating Heavy Equipment without having to go long distance or be away from the family
• Assisting Soldiers when they come to get their equipment
• The pay is good
• The hours are steady
• No weekend working hours

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to working out-of-doors during periods of inclement weather. Is exposed to serious injuries while operating vehicles over public roads and on the installation. Works on concrete floors and in drafty areas. May be exposed to fumes, fluids, dirt, battery acids, etc., resulting in bruises, cuts, burns, and skin irritation Wearing of hearing protection and other safety equipment is required during all periods of exposure to hazardous conditions.