Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a range of heavy equipment such as bulldozers excavators front-end loaders motor graders cranes forklifts low-boy trailers backhoes and other heavy machinery in accordance with site/contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-start inspections routine equipment checks and report equipment deficiencies or required repairs to maintenance teams.
• Load and unload equipment containers materials and stock sets onto trucks trailers rail cars or ships in a safe and efficient manner; secure loads appropriately.
• Move equipment and materials within the facility or to/from deployment/transport staging areas.
• Operate equipment in non-climate-controlled environments outdoor/indoor spaces and possibly shipboard environments.
• Adhere to all safety environmental and operational policies-including site government and company standards-to prevent accidents and incidents (part of the Zero Harm culture).
• Maintain accurate records/logs of equipment usage hours inspections and any incidents or maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with warehouse logistics and transport teams to coordinate equipment staging readiness and movement in accordance with production/mission schedules.
• Assist in training or mentoring less-experienced equipment operators or laborers if applicable.
• May be required to deploy or operate aboard ship/sea environments as part of company mission readiness.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment (construction military logistics operations preferred).
• Understanding of safe operation practices for heavy equipment load securing and material handling.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments; to stand walk bend climb lift occasionally and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Good communication skills ability to follow written and verbal instructions safety rules and maintenance protocols.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and site/shipboard access.
• Valid state drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in military logistics pre-positioned stock operations or defense contractor environment.
• Certification in heavy equipment operation or specific machines (crane operator license forklift certification etc.).
• Experience in shipboard operations loading/unloading or railroad/flatbed equipment movement.
• Familiarity with load securing transport regulations and handling of large equipment sets (e.g. via low-boys or flatbeds).
• Commitment to the Zero Harm safety/environment culture and ability to work in team-oriented mission-driven environment.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirments:

• May be required to stand for several hours walk across rugged terrain climb into/out of equipment bend reach lift up to 35-50 lbs periodically and perform physically demanding work.
• Work may take place indoors outdoors on land site or shipboard in non-climate-controlled settings with exposure to noise dust vibration and equipment hazards.
• May require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed boots hard hats hearing/eye protection high-visibility gear.

Vali Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.