Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Knox

Job Title Operate heavy equipment such as: 10 to 25 ton dump trucks, dozers, motor graders, front-in loaders, vibratory compactors, scrapers, forestry mowers (FECON), track hoes, agricultural tractors, and back hoes, semi-trucks and trailers for the purpose of completing LRAM projects. Primary functions are soil stabilization and vegetation management at Fort Knox, KY.Essential Job Duties Execute day to day heavy equipment operation tasks to complete LRAM projects; equipment operated includes, but is not limited to: 10 to 25 ton dump trucks (25 ton off road dumps at some locations) dozers, motor graders, front-in loaders, agricultural tractors, vibratory compactors, scrapers, forestry mowers (FECON), track hoes, and back hoesConduct activities to execute repair, maintenance, and reconfiguration projects in support of Army training missions, such as Mechanized Brush and Small Tree Removal; Thinning, Clearing (Rotary Cutter, FECON, Hydro-ax)Gravel and Aggregate Application; Rip Rap Application; Articulated/Cable Concrete ApplicationCreating and/or Maintaining Turnouts and Diversion Ditches along tactical use maneuver and movement trailsPerform operational maintenance and inspections on equipment for operational readiness and safety and make minor adjustment and perform operator maintenance on equipment operated.Track project for monthly/quarterly reports.Fulfill other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill the mission and sub-missions of the ITAM program and DPTMS as approved by the Installation Point of Contact.Decision Making Make equipment operation safety decisions and assist in determining best strategies for maintaining and repairing army lands to safe and sustainable conditionsSupervision NoneConditions of Employment Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance.Candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check.Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions (e.g., heat and humidity). Able to lift 40 pounds repeatedlyMinimum Qualifications 2 years professional experience.High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalentExperience with running and maintaining heavy equipmentValid drivers licenseValid CDL Type ALegally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.Salary Range 52000-58000Required Application Documents To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Cover Letter, Resume/CV