Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in

Subsidiary:

T & H Services

Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Location:

Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, CO

Labor Category:

Non-Exempt | CBA  

Clearance Level:

Public Trust

Travel Requirement:

N/A

Pay:

$31.74/hr + 1.00/hr CDL A Pay (if applicable)

Health and Welfare:

$8.34- $10.96/hr up to 40 hours per week

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide. 

Scope of Work:

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates multiple types of heavy equipment in support of base operations.

Responsibilities:

• Operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Operate heavy equipment as required, including but not limited to the following activities in various types of terrain (dirt, snow, etc.): Excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials.
• Perform various duties such as road patching, dirt hauling, fence repair, remove fallen trees, and support the other shops as needed.
• Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment by performing regular checks on their functionality.
• Document regular maintenance checks to maintain adequate records of equipment performance.
• Provide preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operating properly.
• Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment issues.
• Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties.
• As part of the snow removal team, incumbent will perform section stand by duties and snow removal operations to include but not limited to snow plowing, snow removal, load liquid deicer tanks to apply deicing chemicals to streets and report usages on both granular and liquid chemicals and work alternate and extended shift schedules during snow events when necessary.
• Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as all company safety procedures.
• Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a class A CDL.
• Must have experience operating but not limited to the following equipment: dozers, sweepers, bucket trucks, graders, bucket loaders, etc.
• Must have a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of related experience and/or formal vocational/technical training in a variety of building or utility trades.
• Each complete year of accredited college education in a related field may be substituted for the equivalent number of years of required experience.

• Must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must possess the ability to work in a high-volume office area and interface in a positive manner with co-workers and the customer.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Accurately maintains and updates records to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Employees will be required to work on top of buildings, in mechanical rooms, outdoors, etc. to do routine maintenance and repairs. This requires but is not limited to carrying ladders, being in small spaces over periods of time, and being able to work at all heights.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• On a continuous basis, sit, stand, bend, climb ladders (up to 40 feet), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist for varying periods in the course of work; use hands and fingers to grasp tools; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder; lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; to communicate with co-workers using a two-way radio; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see in the normal vision range with or without correction to read computer screen, blueprints, and drafting plans; hear in the normal range with or without correction.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Some work is performed with exposure to low to loud noise level; frequent fieldwork is required with exposure to a variety of weather conditions and the external environment; tasks may require working in tightly enclosed spaces and the use of ladders or other safety equipment to gain access to hard-to-reach locations. Some work may require exposure to dust, particulates, unpleasant and potentially hazardous substances and high voltage. During snow removal operations operate various equipment outside to clear roads, sidewalks and parking lots.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer's mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

• Access to Colorado FAMLI benefits for up to twelve weeks of leave per year to:

1. Bond with a new child, including adopted and fostered children.
2. Care for themselves, if they have a serious health condition.
3. Care for a family member’s serious health condition.
4. Make arrangements for a family member’s military deployment.
5. Address the immediate safety needs and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

• Health and Wellness Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, electronics and more!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.