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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 Required | 5 Years |