MHE Operator

***This position is physically located in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP***

The MHE Operator will operate Material Handling Equipment and/or Heavy Equipment to move assets/materials as required.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Operate Heavy Equipment to support completion of Projects.
• Train junior MHE Operators on the operation of MHE
• Perform manual labor with hand tools when required
• Assist with the other tasks when not operating heavy equipment or training.
• Maintain MHE and heavy equipment service documentation; ensure equipment is being maintenance properly and inspected regularly.
• Move/transport materials and supplies to designated work locations.

• 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.
• Major Job Activities:
  • Operate Heavy Equipment to support completion of Projects.
  • Train junior MHE Operators on the operation of MHE
  • Perform manual labor with hand tools when required
  • Assist with the other tasks when not operating heavy equipment or training.
  • Maintain MHE and heavy equipment service documentation; ensure equipment is being maintenance properly and inspected regularly.
  • Move/transport materials and supplies to designated work locations.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years’ experience in MHE and Heavy Equipment operations
• Skills:
  • Capable of effectively communicating technical information in English, both written and verbal
  • Customer service training
  • Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts up to 30K and Container Handlers)
  • Must be able to train employees and learn to operate new MHE/Heavy Equipment
  • Must be able to operate equipment in a safe manner
  • Must know proper ground guiding procedures and hand signals
  • Must be able to read, comprehend and communicate OSP infrastructure diagrams
• Working Environment:
  • Work is generally conducted in an out-door environment. Duties will involve potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Work will on occasion involve stooping; prolonged standing, and prolonged sitting. Working in a military environment brings the potential for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas, but not on a daily basis. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, vision and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules. Work may require heavy lifting up, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolong sitting and working with or in areas where potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. Must be physically capable of lifting 75 pounds a vertical distance of four feet and carrying this weight a horizontal distance of 25 feet.
• Physical Requirement:
  • Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• 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.
• Major Job Activities:
  • Operate Heavy Equipment to support completion of Projects.
  • Train junior MHE Operators on the operation of MHE
  • Perform manual labor with hand tools when required
  • Assist with the other tasks when not operating heavy equipment or training.
  • Maintain MHE and heavy equipment service documentation; ensure equipment is being maintenance properly and inspected regularly.
  • Move/transport materials and supplies to designated work locations.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years’ experience in MHE and Heavy Equipment operations
• Skills:
  • Capable of effectively communicating technical information in English, both written and verbal
  • Customer service training
  • Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts up to 30K and Container Handlers)
  • Must be able to train employees and learn to operate new MHE/Heavy Equipment
  • Must be able to operate equipment in a safe manner
  • Must know proper ground guiding procedures and hand signals
  • Must be able to read, comprehend and communicate OSP infrastructure diagrams
• Working Environment:
  • Work is generally conducted in an out-door environment. Duties will involve potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Work will on occasion involve stooping; prolonged standing, and prolonged sitting. Working in a military environment brings the potential for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas, but not on a daily basis. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, vision and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules. Work may require heavy lifting up, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolong sitting and working with or in areas where potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. Must be physically capable of lifting 75 pounds a vertical distance of four feet and carrying this weight a horizontal distance of 25 feet.
• Physical Requirement:
  • Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Operate Heavy Equipment to support completion of Projects.
• Train junior MHE Operators on the operation of MHE
• Perform manual labor with hand tools when required
• Assist with the other tasks when not operating heavy equipment or training.
• Maintain MHE and heavy equipment service documentation; ensure equipment is being maintenance properly and inspected regularly.
• Move/transport materials and supplies to designated work locations.