War Reserve Material Equipment Operator

About the role

KBR supports the operational needs of U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey, providing program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare and recreation support under a five-year contract. The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates, transports, loads and unloads, inspects and maintains military and commercial heavy equipment supporting War Reserve Material (WRM) operations and installation support. The position involves advanced construction and material-handling equipment, including electronically controlled diesel systems, hydraulics, rough-terrain lifting and earthmoving equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Load and unload heavy equipment from lowboy trailers, transport vehicles, rail assets and military aircraft, and move WRM assets for inspections, maintenance, preservation, inventory, deployment and shipment preparation.
• Operate bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, motor graders, front-end loaders, rough-terrain forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, trenchers, sweepers, tractors and trailers, and specialized WRM vehicles.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting and minor repairs, and complete vehicle inspections.
• Check hydraulic, electrical, fuel, water distribution and power generation systems, and install, remove and operate attachments and auxiliary equipment.
• Comply with safety standards, Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, OSHA requirements, host nation regulations and company policies.
• Serve as Vehicle Control Official (VCO) or alternate when assigned, and maintain equipment logs, maintenance records and inspection forms.
• Support airfield operations, civil engineering, grounds maintenance and logistics, and coordinate with maintenance, logistics and airfield management teams.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen (American national).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience operating heavy construction and material-handling equipment.
• Demonstrated experience loading and unloading heavy equipment onto trailers and transport platforms.
• Valid U.S. state driver's license; CDL Class A preferred and obtainable if not held.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC), work outdoors in extreme weather and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Preferred: NCCCO certification, military heavy equipment experience, experience with Air Force logistics and WRM programs, and familiarity with cargo loading, rigging and load securement.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read technical manuals, operating procedures, load charts and safety requirements.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Preferred: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification and Microsoft Office for documentation.

What we offer

• Competitive lifestyle benefits that could include medical, dental and AD&D.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.