Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operators operate military vehicles ranging in size from standard automobiles to all-terrain vehicles. The primary responsibilities of the Heavy Equipment Operator are to:
|
|
Overview
Heavy Equipment Operators encounter a variety of employment and environmental conditions as they are required to operate a broad range of mobile support equipment. Conditions may vary from working indoors on bases to working outdoors, especially during field operations and while on missions abroad. |
Basic Training
The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Valkyrie Coalition Leadership and Recruit School in San Andreas, United States. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Forces physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
After Basic Training, recruits will attend one of four branch qualification courses, depending on which branch they selected for recruitment.
Qualification Training
Heavy Equipment Operators attend training in San Andreas, United States for approximately four weeks of training in the following areas:
Specialty Training
Heavy Equipment Operators may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training.
The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Valkyrie Coalition Leadership and Recruit School in San Andreas, United States. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Forces physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
After Basic Training, recruits will attend one of four branch qualification courses, depending on which branch they selected for recruitment.
Qualification Training
Heavy Equipment Operators attend training in San Andreas, United States for approximately four weeks of training in the following areas:
- Operation of both standard and automatic shift vehicles including Standard Military Pattern vehicles
- Tactical/Administrative Road moves
- Operation of vehicle systems and components
- Vehicle recovery
- Basic knowledge of Air Field Operations
Specialty Training
Heavy Equipment Operators may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training.