Heavy Equipment Operator I

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including cranes, motor graders, loaders, bulldozers, rollers, and scrapers to excavate and move materials
• Ensure all work complies with government regulations and building codes
• Maintain required readings, records, and documentation related to equipment duties
• Research road surface requirements and calculate material needs for road preservation
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions using measuring instruments
• Perform emergency repairs and routine maintenance such as greasing equipment
• Maintain quality control standards and ensure safe work practices are followed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Nevada Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Ability to pass a practical skills test on equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, and loaders
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in extreme climatic conditions and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

About the Company

Amentum tackles the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees across seven continents, we provide a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our global clients.