Heavy Equipment Operator (non-key)

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator (non-key)
Location: Fort Rucker, AL
Clearance: N/A
Travel: Minimal

Position Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery to support maintenance, repair, and construction activities across the Fort Rucker Gunnery Range complex. This role is essential for maintaining range infrastructure, including roads, berms, drainage systems, and other facilities critical to safe and effective military training. The operator ensures equipment is used safely and efficiently, contributing directly to the operational readiness and sustainability of the range.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment including bulldozers, motor graders, loaders, carryalls, scrapers, rollers, and tractors with attachments such as bush hogs and mower attachments
• Perform maintenance and repair of roads, berms, drainage systems, and other range infrastructure
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment using heavy machinery
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report malfunctions or safety issues
• Assist in erosion control, soil stabilization, and vegetation management activities
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment
• Maintain equipment in good working order and perform minor repairs as needed
• Operate vehicles and equipment in compliance with Fort Rucker and Army regulations

Required Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, graders, scrapers, and tractors
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or equivalent as required by state and federal regulations
• Certification or training in heavy equipment operation preferred
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to follow safety protocols
• Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Company Background: Seventh Dimension LLC provides focused customer support in two core competencies Training & Support Services. Since 2015, we have provided customers with flexible, adaptable, and creative approaches to solving complex problems. We are a proven prime contractor that understands future operating environments, fiscal constraints, and current force requirements. We are a SDVOSB in North Carolina with a TS Facility Clearance, Secret storage and a DCAA compliant accounting system.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.  

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.