Under the direction of the Heavy Equipment Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator III operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and other equipment. Loads and unloads supplies and ...
Under the direction of the Heavy Equipment Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator III operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and other equipment. Loads and unloads supplies and ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill
Opelika, AL · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Heavy Equipment Operator I / II / III
Zephyrhills, FL · On-site
$32K - $58K/yr
Heavy Equipment Operator I, II, or III JOB LOCATION: * City Maintenance Facility. * City of Zephyrhills. SALARY RANGE: Heavy Equipment Operator I * $32,760.00-$45,864.00 Annual. * Starting Salary ...
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Heavy Equipment Operator I / II / III
Zephyrhills, FL · On-site
$32K - $58K/yr
Heavy Equipment Operator I, II, or III JOB LOCATION: * City Maintenance Facility. * City of Zephyrhills. SALARY RANGE: Heavy Equipment Operator I * $32,760.00-$45,864.00 Annual. * Starting Salary ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Benefits Day 1 & Weekly Pay!
Germantown, WI · On-site
$32.50/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Benefits Day 1 & Weekly Pay!
Germantown, WI · On-site
$32.50/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Rio Rancho, NM · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Rio Rancho, NM · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Equipment Operator III (Grade 10) (Continuous)
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$35K - $60K/yr
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment used in construction, maintenance, and ... Operator III Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below: Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City ...
Equipment Operator III (Grade 10) (Continuous)
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$35K - $60K/yr
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment used in construction, maintenance, and ... Operator III Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below: Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Emelle, AL · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Emelle, AL · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Washington, PA · On-site
$37.78/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Washington, PA · On-site
$37.78/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Washington, PA · On-site
$37.78/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match
Washington, PA · On-site
$37.78/hr
Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator III with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site ...
Heavy Equipment Operator III
Columbus, OH · On-site
$28 - $30/hr
POSITION SUMMARY The Heavy Equipment Operator III safely operates support equipment while learning advanced construction techniques and building the skills necessary to advance within Geotex.
Heavy Equipment Operator III
Columbus, OH · On-site
$28 - $30/hr
POSITION SUMMARY The Heavy Equipment Operator III safely operates support equipment while learning advanced construction techniques and building the skills necessary to advance within Geotex.
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and * 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment and * Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert ...
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and * 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment and * Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert ...
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and * 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment and * Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert ...
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and * 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment and * Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert ...
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and * 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment and * Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert ...
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and * 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment and * Proficient in operating the minimum required equipment at an expert ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sherwood, OR · On-site
$42.04 - $52.55/hr
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR * 3+ years of experience operating machinery * Earthwork and grading experience * Utility installation experience Are you attentive to safety? Do you ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sherwood, OR · On-site
$42.04 - $52.55/hr
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR * 3+ years of experience operating machinery * Earthwork and grading experience * Utility installation experience Are you attentive to safety? Do you ...
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| Aspect | Heavy Equipment Operator 3 | Heavy Equipment Operator 2 |
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| Certifications | Typically requires CDL and specialized equipment certifications | May require basic equipment operation certifications |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, mining, heavy infrastructure projects | Similar environments but with less complex tasks |
| Job Responsibilities | Operate advanced machinery, supervise lower-level operators, perform maintenance | Operate standard machinery, assist in site tasks |
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Key responsibilities
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and equipment.
Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from ships, docks, warehouses, and motor vehicles, and moves hazardous materials into machinery for recycling or disposal.
Reads and interprets grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs on equipment.
V2X rating
9.0
Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
52nd of 452 rated engineering
Job description
**This Job Posting only applies to RMI Citizens and must be authorized to work in the RMI to be considered for this Job**
***This position is physically located in the Marshall Islands in support of LOGCAP***
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
Under the direction of the Heavy Equipment Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator III operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and other equipment. Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from ships, docks, warehouses, motor vehicles, and moves hazardous materials as required into machinery for recycling, such as box crushers, or conveyor belts. The 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 non-hazardous and hazardous materials. The Heavy Equipment also uses equipment such as cranes or lifts to put non-hazardous waste into large incinerators or open air burn pits when directed. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment. The heavy equipment operator is designated as the secondary operator of the incinerator. Will operate any non-hazardous waste disposal in accordance with the location Solid Waste Management plan.
Responsibilities
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
- Operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and other equipment.
- Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from ships, docks, warehouses, motor vehicles, and moves hazardous materials as required into machinery for recycling, such as box crushers, or conveyor belts.
- 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 non-hazardous and hazardous materials.
- Uses equipment such as cranes or lifts to put non-hazardous waste into large incinerators or open air burn pits when directed.
- Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment.
- Designated as the secondary operator of the incinerator.
- Will operate any non-hazardous waste disposal in accordance with the location Solid Waste Management plan.
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- High school diploma or technical certificate (preferred)
- Six to seven years heavy equipment operation experience
- Ability to read grade plans and perform accurate cuts and fills
- Knowledge of soil types and load capabilities
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience:
- 6-7 Years
- Licenses/Certifications:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Card (required within 90 days)
- First Aid / CPR (required within 90 days)
- Equipment Operator Qualification (CAT / John Deere preferred)
- LN Qualifications/Certification Requirements Kwajalein, Marshall Islands Transportation Section:
- Licenses/Certifications listed above are not required. Common Access Card (CAC) is not required. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Host Country Driver's License and Govt. issued license with endorsements are required.
- Skills:
- Must read, write, and speak English fluently
- Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Working Conditions:
- Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, wet, tropical environment with average temperatures of 85 degrees in the summer months).
- Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
- The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes..
- The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard about ambient noise level.
- The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
- Physical Requirements:
- Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
- Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
- Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.
- Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- High school diploma or technical certificate (preferred)
- Six to seven years heavy equipment operation experience
- Ability to read grade plans and perform accurate cuts and fills
- Knowledge of soil types and load capabilities
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience:
- 6-7 Years
- Licenses/Certifications:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Card (required within 90 days)
- First Aid / CPR (required within 90 days)
- Equipment Operator Qualification (CAT / John Deere preferred)
- LN Qualifications/Certification Requirements Kwajalein, Marshall Islands Transportation Section:
- Licenses/Certifications listed above are not required. Common Access Card (CAC) is not required. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Host Country Driver's License and Govt. issued license with endorsements are required.
- Skills:
- Must read, write, and speak English fluently
- Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Working Conditions:
- Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, wet, tropical environment with average temperatures of 85 degrees in the summer months).
- Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
- The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes..
- The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard about ambient noise level.
- The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
- Physical Requirements:
- Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
- Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
- Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.
About V2X
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Industry
Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
McLean, VA, US
Year founded
1945