Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

CommandTec, LLC is an 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. As a diversified professional services company, CommandTec takes great pride in providing a broad range of Intelligence, Training, Enterprise IT and Process Improvement solutions to US Government agencies and commercial customers.

Job Summary:

The Equipment Operator (Level 3) is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and material-handling equipment in support of shipboard operations, maintenance, and dismantlement activities. Duties include operating authorized equipment to move materials, remove debris, support demolition activities, and assist with site preparation and equipment removal. The Equipment Operator will support various phases of ship demolition and related shipyard operations, performing assigned work under customer direction and supervision while adhering to established safety procedures, equipment operating requirements, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment and industrial machinery, including forklifts, loaders, excavators, skid steers, and other equipment as trained, qualified, and authorized.
• Perform equipment operations associated with ship dismantlement, demolition, maintenance, and shipyard activities.
• Load, unload, lift, transport, and position materials, equipment, and debris using appropriate machinery and attachments.
• Assist with the removal and transportation of shipboard equipment, structural components, piping, and demolition materials.
• Operate equipment to support excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and earth compaction activities.
• Support demolition and material-handling operations in confined or restricted shipyard work areas, as authorized.
• Conduct daily pre-operation equipment inspections and identify mechanical issues, damage, or unsafe operating conditions.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, including checking fluid levels, lubrication, and general equipment condition, as authorized.
• Follow established lifting, rigging, load-capacity, and equipment operating procedures.
• Coordinate equipment movements with ground personnel, spotters, and other team members to ensure safe operations.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, structures, and potential workplace hazards.
• Follow applicable OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and properly secure equipment after use.
• Assist skilled trades personnel and general laborers with assigned tasks when equipment operation is not required.
• Perform additional duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.