Amentum

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 will be to supervise, manage and lead a team of Heavy Equipment Operators in order to meet heavy equipment requirements on a government contract on a military installation. Must have the ability to lead and to perform the required work as well functioning as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

• Must be able to determine type and application of equipment to use in various maintenance and repair operations; operate construction equipment to finish grade, level, slope, and compact construction materials.
• Must be able to investigate proposed work sites to determine resource requirements, plan and estimate jobs, coordinate and plan work requirements with other civil engineering and base agencies and inspect work to ensure quality and compliance with policies, regulations, and other publications.
• Must be able to maintain, and repair graded roads, graveled roads and acreage, open ditches, drainage, foundations and slabs on grade.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips.
• Monitor vehicle during operation and reports maintenance/repair requirements to Dispatcher.
• Secures loads being transported to ensure safe and undamaged arrival at destination.
• Report and receives direction via radio or cellular phone.
• Assist in loading and unloading of material transported.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance adjustments to truck.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three (3) years experience at a military installation with similar mission/project in scope and nature
• 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 driver's license and US passport
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. 
• 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

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.

Labor Law Posters

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans