Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator Lead to support a pending contract award in Haiti.
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of the Airfield Equipment Operator (AEO) will be primarily operating flight line ground support equipment that will include K Loaders, 4K to 30K forklifts, tugs, and associated airfield machinery and/or vehicles.
- Operate equipment including K Loaders, forklifts, and other specialized airfield-based machinery and/or vehicles
- Ground-guide supporting other Airfield Equipment Operators
- Inspect, wash, and perform operator level of maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
- Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures
- Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored
- Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and office duties
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum three (3) years of experience operating flight line equipment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License
- Require previous AF 171 documented training in operating 25K NGSL (Next Generation Small Loader), 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader/Transporter (Tunner)
- Prefer additional AF 171 documented training in operating Airfield Tow Tractors (Tugs), Truck-Mounted Airstairs, 30T Main Deck Loader
- Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities
- High degree of personal integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Valid US or local drivers license and US passport
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment as required
- Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide)
- Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce preferred
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience providing excellent customer service in supporting contract responsibilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards
- Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
- Ability to work from elevated loader platforms and onboard aircraft positioning cargo
- Will work in close proximity to running aircraft
- Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
- Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
- Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent
WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS
This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.
OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES
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 job.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.
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