Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Amentum in Texarkana
Amentum, Texarkana, AR, United States, 71854
Essential Responsibilities
Mobile heavy equipment operator, drive and operate forklifts up to 70k. Operate several types of heavy equipment around the depot as needed to relocate equipment.
Work in the transportation department. Drive a semi and a Yard Dog throughout the depot delivering parts to different locations.
Pick up and relocate all types of trailers to designated areas.
Load and unload trucks.
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crews and verifying that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verify instructions and routes.
Maintain logs of working hours or vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.
Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
Operate MRS wheel tractor (diesel powered) with 20,000 pound drawbar pull; D-7 and D-8 caterpillar crawler-type tractors; light and medium tanks, including cross-drive; and 5-ton truck-tractor to tow or move heavy equipment such as artillery, tracked and wheeled vehicles.
Move equipment for re-warehousing on backlog lots, transfer between storage and rebuild areas, and transfer from docks when receiving, including towing of vehicles from rail cars.
Tow equipment over terrain and various surfaces; assist in making cable or tow bar connections and operate automotive equipment ranging from smallest wheeled vehicles to largest tanks and tractors to move self-propelled equipment among workstations and storage areas.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands
Typical warehouse environment with no unusual hazards. Frequent lifting to 20-50 pounds; kneeling, standing, and walking; occasional sitting; and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication. Requires planning/organizing skills and ability to work under deadlines.
Other Responsibilities
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture where all employees share responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment. Each employee is responsible for completing training requirements, fulfilling self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is foundational to our work. Employees must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and read and understand Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Employees must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies related to their job.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System. Testing Designated Position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must have and maintain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This position is covered by the civilian drug testing program.
Additional Requirements
Must understand and be able to use Technical Manuals.
Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.
Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required.
Must be available for any shift. Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
Please note: Work on this contract is performed at the Red River Army Depot. Access to the Depot requires all covered individuals to be registered with the United States Selective Service. For more information on registering, visit the US Selective Service System website at a plain statement rather than a hyperlink.
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