Heavy Equipment Operator, Certified (UNION) - NSS

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including cranes, derricks, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, trenchers, pile drivers, rollers, concrete mixers, asphalt distributors, draglines, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and related equipment
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, land clearing, paving, drainage maintenance, railroad maintenance, landfill operations, and material handling activities
• Load, transport, and position materials, equipment, and supplies
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and monitor the operating condition of assigned equipment, including tires, tracks, hydraulic systems, and safety devices
• Perform basic field maintenance and take corrective action during equipment malfunctions when appropriate
• Serve as a qualified rigger and utilize standard industry hand signals during lifting operations
• Support safe lifting and material movement activities
• Support excavation, grading, material handling, road maintenance, and utility installation activities
• Follow established safety procedures, rigging practices, and industry hand signals
• Work collaboratively with construction crews, supervisors, and other trades to complete assigned work
• Maintain required certifications and comply with applicable safety and operational requirements

Requirements

• Safely operate heavy equipment in support of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects
• Perform equipment inspections and basic field maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Support excavation, grading, material handling, road maintenance, and utility installation activities
• Follow established safety procedures, rigging practices, and industry hand signals
• Work collaboratively with construction crews, supervisors, and other trades to complete assigned work
• Maintain required certifications and comply with applicable safety and operational requirements

Preferred

• Experience supporting NASA, Federal, or government contractor environments
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), if applicable
• Experience operating cranes, rigging equipment, and specialty heavy equipment
• Experience supporting civil construction, utilities, road maintenance, or industrial operations

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heavy equipment, varying weather conditions, and moving machinery
• Occasional exposure to elevated work areas and excavation sites

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position