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Equipment Operator

Location Alice Springs, Northern Territory Category Construction Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2098263 Posted Date 06/13/2025
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Equipment Operator

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.


Who You Are
You’re a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator with extensive experience handling a variety of heavy machinery to support construction, maintenance, and operational tasks. You excel in operating equipment such as loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and forklifts with precision and efficiency, ensuring projects are completed on time and to specification. Your attention to detail, knowledge of equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols make you a trusted professional in the field.

At KBR, you bring technical expertise, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence to every project. Known for your ability to work in dynamic environments, you collaborate effectively with teams to achieve operational goals while prioritizing safety and quality. Your dedication to delivering exceptional results aligns with KBR’s mission of supporting critical operations with innovative and reliable solutions.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award


What You'll Do
In the role of Equipment Operator, your duties will include:

  • Receive and Follow Directions: Report to the Foreman or General Foreman to receive daily assignments, instructions, and directions.

  • Operate Equipment: Safely operate designated machinery and equipment, which may include a bus, semi-truck, skid steer, warehouse forklifts, front-end loader, bulldozer, motor grader, K-Loader, scraper, roller, or tractor.

  • Maintain Safety Standards: Strictly adhere to all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment to ensure a safe working environment.

  • Perform Routine Checks: Conduct pre-operation checks to ensure all equipment is functioning properly before use.

  • Report Equipment Issues: Promptly report any malfunctions or maintenance needs to ensure equipment is always in good operating condition.

  • Document Operations: Keep accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance activities, and any incidents to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.

  • Adapt to Various Duties: Be flexible and ready to perform various other duties and activities as directed by the Foreman or General Foreman.

  • Ensure Cleanliness and Order: Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the equipment and the surrounding work area to promote safety and efficiency.

  • Participate in Training: Engage in ongoing training and certifications as required to stay updated on safety protocols and equipment operation standards.

  • Assist in Site Preparation and Cleanup: Help prepare and clean up sites before and after operations to ensure that workspaces are organized and safe.

  • Other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Must have a US Secret or an Australian NV-1 clearance.

  • Experience in Equipment Operation: Prior experience operating the relevant types of light and/or heavy machinery, typically at least 2-5 years, depending on the complexity of the equipment.

  • Maintenance Knowledge: Understanding of basic maintenance and troubleshooting for the equipment operated.

  • Certified Equipment Operator: Certification for specific equipment (such as forklift, frontend loader, or other heavy machinery) is required.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Required for operating larger vehicles such as buses and semi-trucks, depending on job requirements.

This role will be located in Alice Springs, at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space.  This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
 

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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