TCN Heavy Equipment Operator

Join our team at RQ Construction, LLC . This position offers the exciting opportunity to work onsite at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry.

If you are looking to make a difference for our military men and women in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Heavy Equipment Operators $6.50 PH

• 15 days of paid vacation per year, entitled to be taken after completing 2 years'.
• Paid leave after 2years of service of accrued time up to 30days paid, and an additional 30 days unpaid between contracts (if desired).
• Company paid travel between job location and point-of-hire.
• 6 sick days per year
• $13.00/day meal allowance
• Emergency Medical/Dental/Health Insurance Coverage
• Guaranteed 6-day work-week (48 hours/week)
• 7 paid Holidays
• Accommodations paid for by RQ
• Company provided transportation on-island.
• 2 weeks' bereavement leave

This position is responsible for operating one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders 650J (Deere), D5 (wide track), D4 and Skip loaders to grade. Excavations will be done with excavators 315 through 324 (CAT) and backhoes. operate vibratory drum compactors, telescopic fork lifts, and possibly the asphalt milling planer, as well as repairing and maintaining all equipment as appropriate. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position.
• Heavy equipment operator/dump truck/tractor head driver/concrete pump truck operator experience preferred
• Three or more years (or equivalent) work experience as a Heavy Equipment operator in the construction industry required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred.
• Experience with operating a concrete pump.
• Must have a heavy equipment operator license.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering,
  navigating, or driving mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, power equipment to
  complete assigned work (e.g., grade or redistribute earth for reads or other construction;
  operate heavy construction equipment, etc.).
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or
  materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects (e.g., checking
  equipment for usability and cleanliness, etc.).
• Tractor head/dump truck manual split shift experience is desired.

Important Notice Regarding Age Requirements for GTMO Positions

In accordance with project-specific requirements at our Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) location:

• For Craft positions, applicants must be under the age of 63 at the time of hire.


• For Non-Craft positions, applicants must be under the age of 66 at the time of hire.

All candidates selected for hire will be required to provide valid proof of age (e.g., passport, government-issued ID, or birth certificate) during the onboarding process to confirm eligibility.