Heavy Equipment Operator (OCN) – Ascension Island at Versar, Inc.

Georgetown, Ascension Island, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation, Maintenance, Loading, Unloading, Hazardous Materials Handling, Crane Operation, Forklift Operation, Teamwork, Customer Service, Multi-tasking, Interpersonal Skills, Emergency Repairs, Solid Waste Management, English Fluency, Computer Skills, Physical Fitness

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

This Opportunity Seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator (OCN) in support of Base Operations Services (BOS) and Mission Support Services (MSS) at Ascension Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF). Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges. Your Impact Heavy Equipment Operator (OCN) * Operates and maintains a variety of heavy vehicles and other equipment. * Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from ships, docks, warehouses, motor vehicles, and moves hazardous materials as required into machinery for recycling, such as box crushers, or conveyor belts. * Operates heavy equipment, such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments. * Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or non-hazardous and hazardous materials. * Uses equipment such as cranes or lifts to put non-hazardous waste into large incinerators or open air burn pits when directed. * Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment. * Designated as the secondary operator of the incinerator. * Will operate any non-hazardous waste disposal in accordance with the location Solid Waste Management plan. Who You Are Required Qualifications * Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs. * Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently * Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date. * Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date * Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations. * Must meet United States Department of Defense medical requirements necessary to live and work at Ascension Island * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Required Qualifications * Minimum Qualifications:Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. * High school diploma or equivalent. * RTCH License is preferred. * Experience: * Must have two (2) years of experience operating a 10K forklift or larger as an equipment operator. * Skills: * Must read, write, and speak English fluently * Working Conditions: * Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. * Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months). * Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well. * Physical Requirements: * Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. * Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. * Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies. Role Characteristics * Great interpersonal skills. * Customer service oriented. * Team player. * Ability to multi-task. Who We Are: Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations. EEO Commitment Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated. #LI-CB1

Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates and maintains various heavy vehicles and equipment, loading and unloading supplies and hazardous materials as required. They also perform emergency repairs and may operate waste disposal equipment in accordance with safety regulations.