Heavy Truck Driver
Amentum, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Position Title
Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Principal Accountabilities
Operate earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to: motor grader, frontend loader, backhoe, excavator, vibratory roller, water truck, ditch witch trencher, or bobcat skidsteer/tracksteer
Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
Interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment
Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures
Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored
Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties
Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage
Analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project
Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
Experience & Education
Three (3) years’ of experience operating earth moving equipment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Equipment operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian equipment operator training from construction field preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
Other Responsibilities
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Principal Accountabilities
Operate earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to: motor grader, frontend loader, backhoe, excavator, vibratory roller, water truck, ditch witch trencher, or bobcat skidsteer/tracksteer
Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
Interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment
Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures
Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored
Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties
Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage
Analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project
Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
Experience & Education
Three (3) years’ of experience operating earth moving equipment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Equipment operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian equipment operator training from construction field preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
Other Responsibilities
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
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