Position Responsibilities:

The Heavy Equipment Operator Lead provides oversight, subject matter expertise leadership, and operate equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to, Fork-lift 1 Ok or higher, RTCH(Kalmar) 50k, and various types of military equipment.

Supports assigned missions operating Heavy Equipment: Rail support movements. Provides oversight and performs daily Preventive Maintenance Checks (PMCS) on equipment prior to operation and at completion of mission task assignment or at end of work shift.

•              Be able to direct and support additional Unit Movement Branch tasks as directed. High school graduate or equivalent is desirable.

•              Minimum of 1 year work experience operating heavy equipment required.

•              Must be able to obtain license following on the job training, operating each type of equipment required to operate one of several types of heavy equipment such as 1 OK or 12K Forklift, 50 Ton Rough Terrain Container Handler, and a variety of Military Vehicles.

•              Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

•              Available to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

•              Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards Closely interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment.

•              Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.

•              Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored.

•              Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. 

• Minimum five years' experience as an Equipment Operator or completion of recognized apprenticeship program.

• Possess Journeyman status per union rules.

• Must receive Hazardous Materials Handling within 90 days of hiring and every two years thereafter.

• Must possess a Class AB Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials endorsement.

• Must be physically qualified in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

• Must be able to pass a driver skill test by CDL standards.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.