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Job Description:

Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Work Location: Fort Novosel, AL

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M) support services for live training of the Aviation Gunnery Range Complex (AGRC) at Fort Novosel Military Installation.

We are currently hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) at the Fort Novosel Gunnery Range Complex, where SA-TECH provides O&M support services. The Fort Novosel Range and Training Complex encompasses roughly 60,000 acres across the Alabama counties of Dale and Coffee.

The HEO operates equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials. You may need to read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and you may need to grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment.

Basic responsibilities include:

• Perform erosion control maintenance as directed by the Crew Chief and Supervisor.
• Perform operator-level maintenance on dump trucks, backhoe, loader, farm tractor, and other equipment as directed by the Crew Chief.
• Operate equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, fork lift, dozer, and farm tractor (with attachments).
• Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• Grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings including painting, masonry, and electrical under the guidance of the Crew Chief and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
• Fuel vehicles, maintain vehicle records, and drive pickup trucks to get supply parts.
• Assist Range Technicians by performing maintenance when required.

Work Conditions:

• Typical hours for this position are 0530 to 1400 Monday thru Friday, with a possibility of rotating shifts.
• Conditions will vary as most work will be conducted outdoors with temperature variations.
• Work will consist of 30% standing, 30% walking, 15% climbing in/out of vehicles, 5% stooping, 10% reaching, 10% lifting.
• Ability to perform under rugged conditions and lift items up to 35 lbs. alone (and more than 35 lbs. with assistance).

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working erosion control and grounds construction is a plus.
• Electrical and/or vehicle maintenance experience is a plus.
• Class A CDL is required.
• A HazMat endorsement for license is required within six (6) months of being selected.
• Experience operating farm tractors of 100HP (and up), Skid Steer, Backhoe, Front Loader, and Dump Trucks (10 wheel and larger) is required.
• Dozer, Excavator, and Motor Grader operations experience is a plus.
• Ability to understand verbal or written direction and work independently or in a team environment.
• Current Alabama Driver’s License required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
• All employees will be subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Working at SA-TECH:

SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. We provide competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce.

SA-TECH offers:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Benefits
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Other Important Information:

• By applying to this posting, you express interest in the position and may be considered for other opportunities within the company.
• We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and evaluate all applicants regardless of protected status.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5-15 days of posting for optimal consideration.

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.