Heavy Equipment Operator

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | YUKON MANAGEMENT

Type of Position: Part-time, On-call	Tier: I
Location: Ft. McCoy, WI	Schedule: Varies
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt	Reports to: Project Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery to support road and grounds maintenance operations for the Yukon Management Ft. McCoy Roads and Grounds Contract. This position performs snow removal, grading, excavation, hauling, and general site maintenance in compliance with contract requirements, federal regulations, and company safety standards. The Operator ensures equipment is operated and maintained to the highest standards to support mission-critical infrastructure and environmental conditions in Ft. McCoy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, excavators, forklifts, and snow removal equipment.
• Conduct road maintenance activities, including grading, compacting, ditching, and repair of gravel or paved surfaces.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as material hauling, debris removal, site clearing, and vegetation management.
• Execute winter operations including plowing, sanding, blowing, and removal of snow/ice to maintain safe access routes.
• Inspect equipment daily; report defects, perform basic preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment readiness.
• Follow all company, federal, and site-specific safety protocols, including hazard reporting and use of PPE.
• Interpret work orders, site plans, and supervisor instructions to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Assist with material staging, traffic control, and site prep as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, equipment checklists, and documentation required under federal contract standards.
• Support emergency response or after-hours operations during severe weather or mission-critical events.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a Class A CDL (commercial driver’s license)
• Be skilled in operating a front-end loader, motor grader, backhoe and other equipment as needed.
• Be willing to be called into work in all weather conditions and at various times of the day
• Existing knowledge of the installation and the scope of work, preferred
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Yukon Management (YML), we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.

We treat our team members well – because it’s the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At YML, you will contribute to our mission to provide solutions for our customers through unparalleled service reflective of our value-added, innovative approach, with respect for shareholders, the environment, and our traditional values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LIFTING & CARRYING

Physical effort is required. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed outdoors in extreme cold, wet, or windy conditions typical of Wisconsin.
• May require rotating shifts, on-call availability, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on mission needs.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb into/onto equipment, and work in remote or isolated areas.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

• Adhere to all company safety policies, federal and state regulations, and contract-specific requirements.
• Participate in safety briefings, equipment training, and ongoing competency evaluations.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. All employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety concerns.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Individuals with specific accommodation needs are encouraged to discuss them with the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT YUKON MANAGEMENT

Yukon Management is an Alaska Native-Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages located along the Yukon River. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.

As a historically nomadic people who relied on each other, the concept of sharing is essential in Athabascan tradition. For thousands of years small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A’Yoo means “friends together,” which is reflected in our logomark’s firm arm grip and the value we place on building long-term relationships.

This was the underlying sentiment in 1978 when the shareholders of the villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag made the decision to join together as “friends” and merge into one for-profit village corporation. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

YML is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.