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Heavy Equipment Operator
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$55,396 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements campbell, KY Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining material handling equipment (MHE) and construction-type machinery in support of Army equipment turn-in operations. This role involves the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, staging, and transportation of vehicles, materiel, and heavy cargo at a contractor-managed site. Operators ensure compliance with Army safety regulations, OSHA standards, and contract requirements while directly supporting property accountability and turn-in mission success. 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 other materials. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment. Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts (4K-10K, RTCH, ATLAS, Kalmar), loaders, cranes, and rough-terrain vehicles. Support equipment turn-in operations by moving vehicles, containers, and large materiel between staging, inspection, and storage areas. Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers with Army equipment in compliance with Army and DOT securement standards. Assist with mass turn-in events, ensuring timely processing of large volumes of equipment. Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all assigned equipment before, during, and after use. Report deficiencies and coordinate repairs in accordance with Army Technical Manuals (TMs) and site procedures. Maintain operator logs, equipment inspection records, and usage reports. Adhere to Army, OSHA, and company safety regulations during all operations. Ensure proper lifting, load balancing, and securement to prevent damage or injury. Safely handle hazardous and sensitive materiel in accordance with Army and environmental standards. Support supply and warehouse personnel in verifying documentation during movement of property (e.g., DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 200). Update movement logs and records for audit readiness in compliance with