Army Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator

Enlisted

62M MOS

Job Detail

Operates rough terrain forklifts and scoop loaders.

Must be able to perform the duties of Construction Foreman (51H40); serves as principal NCO of engineer construction company or as staff NCO in operations or engineer section of battalion or higher level headquarters; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, and tactical and technical operations of unit concerned primarily with construction; assists in planning construction procedures, specifications, work schedules, and materiel needs; schedules use of heavy equipment; assists in development of troop training schedules; adapts training guides, programs, and tests to fit needs; schedules use of training aids and facilities; inspects training activities to insure standards are met and methods of instruction are effective; keeps records of training and construction projects; assists in appraisal of construction intelligence, operations, and training situations; inspects structures and facilities; collects, prepares, and disseminates material and data pertaining to construction intelligence, operations and training; serves as First Sergeant of a company; interprets and supervises execution, of company policy and SOP; assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the company mission; advises company commander on all matters concerning enlisted personnel, to include assignments, reassignments, transfers, promotions, granting of passes and leave, punishment, welfare, privileges, and awards; directs and coordinates company administration; forms unit for drill, ceremonies, and other military formations; receives report of personnel present and absent, and reports number of unauthorized absences; holds NCO call to disseminate instructions and information to subordinate enlisted supervisors; coordinates operation of company food service and supply activities; assists company commander in accomplishing unit training; assists in inspection of organizational activities as prescribed by commander, observes discrepancies, and initiates appropriate corrective action.

Serves as Rough Terrain Forklift and Scoop Loader Operator; receives instructions from supervisor on specific work assignment; performs preoperation inspection, servicing and maintenance on assigned equipment; drives forklift or loader to and from designated worksite; judges weight and dimensions of palletized and unpalletized loads; manipulates controls to raise, lower, rotate, or shift forks of rough terrain forklifts to position palletized or unpalletized loads; manipulates controls to raise, lower, close, fill and dump bucket of rigid bucket and multi-segment scoop loaders; hauls, excavates and performs minor earthmoving and hauling operations; scoops load of various types of construction materials onto prime mover; rough grades, excavates, backfills and performs other minor earthmoving tasks within capability of loader; notes any malfunctions or deficiencies in equipment operation; performs after operation maintenance service to forklifts and loaders by inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, making minor adjustments, tightening loose bolts, fittings and connections, and replenishing fuel, oil, and coolant; assists mechanic in performing higher level maintenance; follows applicable safety rules and first aid measures.

Must be able to perform the duties of Soils Analyst (51G20); Crawler Tractor Operator (62E20); Crane Operator (62F30); General Construction Machine Operator (62J30); Grader Operator (62K20); Wheeled Tractor Operator (62L20); or Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator (62M20); supervises employment of construction machinery in support of construction operations; organizes machinery operations phases of construction projects; supervises operation of unit engaged in construction equipment operation; estimates equipment and operator requirements for specific jobs; selects equipment such as soil mixing, aggregate drying, and asphalt distributing and finishing machines, crawler tractors and attachments, cranes and crane shovels, pneumatic and internal combustion powered machines used in drilling, crushing, grading and cleaning rock and gravel, concrete producing and paving machines, power rollers, air compressors, entrenching machines, well drilling equipment, earth augers, rotary brooms and tillers, water distributors, graders and attachments, wheeled tractors and attachments, heavy duty quarry trucks, rough terrain forklifts, and scoop loaders; allocates equipment to different jobs; coordinates construction machinery operations with related construction work; observes machine operations and inspects finished products; enforces safety rules; prepares progress reports; prepares reports on personnel, machine operations, training, and related subjects; evaluates work performance and recommends such actions as reassignment of duties and requirements for training; must be able to perform the duties of Construction Foreman (51H40); serves as principal NCO of engineer construction company or as staff NCO in operations or engineer section of battalion or higher level headquarters; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, and tactical and technical operations of unit concerned primarily with construction; assists in planning construction procedures, specifications, work schedules, and materiel needs; schedules use of heavy equipment; assists in development of troop training schedules; adapts training guides, programs, and tests to fit needs; schedules use of training aids and facilities; inspects training activities to insure standards are met and methods of instruction are effective; keeps records of training and construction projects; assists in appraisal of construction intelligence, operations, and training situations; inspects structures and facilities; collects, prepares, and disseminates material and data pertaining to construction intelligence, operations and training; serves as First Sergeant of a company; interprets and supervises execution, of company policy and SOP; assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the company mission; advises company commander on all matters concerning enlisted personnel, to include assignments, reassignments, transfers, promotions, granting of passes and leave, punishment, welfare, privileges, and awards; directs and coordinates company administration; forms unit for drill, ceremonies, and other military formations; receives report of personnel present and absent, and reports number of unauthorized absences; holds NCO call to disseminate instructions and information to subordinate enlisted supervisors; coordinates operation of company food service and supply activities; assists company commander in accomplishing unit training; assists in inspection of organizational activities as prescribed by commander, observes discrepancies, and initiates appropriate corrective action.

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