HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.

POSITION TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator
DEPARTMENT Base Support Vehicles and Equipment – WHE
POSITION REPORT TO: Supervisor, Heavy Equipment

 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and other equipment.
  • Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from ships, docks, warehouses, and motor vehicles, and moves hazardous materials as required.
  • Operates all types of Construction/Heavy Equipment for Base Support such as bulldozer, grader, bucket loader, backhoe, sweeper, water distributor truck, ditching machine, auger truck, road roller, transit mixer truck, etc.
  • Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or non-hazardous and hazardous materials.
  • Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
  • Performs pre-service maintenance checks and indicates findings.
  • Records malfunctions of other items requiring attention as observed during the working day.
  • Records the number of gallons of fuel issued to the equipment while in his custody.
  • Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
  • Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
  • Performs other duties and activities as directed.

 

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment.
  • Considerable knowledge and skill in the operation and servicing of various automotive and complex construction equipment.
  • Considerable knowledge of the hazards involved in equipment operation and the safety precautions necessary.
  • Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, and checking oil and water levels.
  • Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
  • Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with the following license codes (2, 3, and 8 or B, B1, D, BE, and CE).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

  • Must be fully qualified and capable of being certified IAW NAVFAC P-300.
  • Completed any of the following Heavy Equipment Operation training and certification is highly desired:
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Backhoe Loader)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Bulldozer)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Transit Mixer Truck)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Motor Grader)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Wheel Loader)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (On-Highway Dump Truck – Rigid)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Hydraulic Excavator)
    • Heavy Equipment Operation (Road Roller)

 

EDUCATION:

  • Must be at least High school, Technical or Vocational School graduate.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator and in-plant operations.

Basic terms of the job offer.

  • Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
  • Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $660.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
  • Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
  • Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
  • Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,

will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

  • Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
  • Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
  • Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
  • Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
  • Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

  • Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
  • Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
  • Updated covid vaccination certificate
  • Medical exam report at a date to be advised.

Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salient Features

Experience Required5 Years
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