What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at The Logistics Company?
SUMMARY:
Operate and maintain material handling equipment while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment to complete projects in a timely manner and within specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates a manually controlled gasoline or diesel-powered forklift to transport goods and material within a warehouse, military motor park, or other outdoor environment
- Loads and downloads various containers up to 20 feet within a container yard
- Performs weekly PMCS on assigned equipment
- Perform minor operator maintenance
- Cleans container yard as necessary
- Performs ground guide duties as necessary
- Operate and transports containers/material utilizing flatbed
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Valid Class A or B Driver's License
- Must maintain post driving privileges
- Must be able to obtain access to military installation
- Excellent personal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work and multitask while meeting target dates
Preferred:
Prior work with military/government preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, comprehend and explain instructions, letters, memos, emails, and correspondence from inside the organization as well as from external sources. Ability to effectively respond, communicate and present information to customers, internal and external, clients and other employees in the organization. Ability to interpret instructions and information and explain to others in the performance of this job in English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must have the ability to work indoors or outdoors in bad weather. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop down and lift and carry more than 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must possess visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; and the manual dexterity to operate hand tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS:
Job is performed indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to inclement/extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may vary from moderate to high, depending on location.
EXPECTATIONS:
Employee is expected to dress appropriately and be punctual for their shift. The employee must be dependable and have strong communication skills while meeting project deadlines. Must maintain accountability of equipment.
