Roads & Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

Job ID: 664120BR Date posted: Apr. 11, 2024
Description:Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) operates gas and diesel powered heavy equipment such as tractor, road grader, wheel loader, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, heavy duty snow plow, bulldozer, four wheel drive dump trucks, roller, and other heavy lift equipment to maintain, repair, and improve the company property. During winter and spring months, the HEO responds to emergency calls for snow mitigations to perform snow removal during and after storms.

HEO must be experienced in working with a variety of equipment and materials (rock, gravel, earth) for construction, demolition, maintenance, repairs, and other campus projects to include:

-Following safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment
-Perform clearing, leveling, digging, trenching, excavating, grading, backfilling, and compacting
-Working around a variety of utilities both above and below ground
-Operates equipment to maintain, repair, and improve catch basins and storm water areas
-Perform clearing and maintenance of roads, ditches, and trails for fire mitigation purposes
-Read and interpret blue prints, maps, and drawings to determine work requirements
-Operating equipment in a variety of weather conditions and terrains
-Completing daily logs and work orders to track assignments and equipment usages
-Collaborating with other team members to ensure safe project success
-Performs other related duties as assigned
-Performs routine and emergency maintenance on equipment
Basic Qualifications:
Maintains constant alertness to ensure that equipment is operating properly and safely. Basic qualifications the candidate must have:

-Valid CDL drivers license with clean driving record
-3 years (minimum) experience working in construction, mining, or other related industries
-3 years (minimum) experience working around a variety of underground and overhead utilities such as water, power, gas, and electric
-3 years (minimum) experience operating wheel loaders, excavators, backhoes, heavy duty snow plows, tractors, compactors, and skid steers
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Strong communication skills
-A great attitude and mindset
-The ability to work in a team environment
Desired Skills:
-Desire 3 years experience operating road graders and bull dozers
-Experience with transportation/movement of heavy equipment for one location to another
-Experience with heavy and large scale snow removal
-Strong problem solving skills
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
The base range for this position in Colorado is $25.79 - $39.71.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Facilities
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First