Vehicle Operator (Air Terminal)

Vehicle Operator (Air Terminal)

• Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions,
• trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most signifi cant and complex
• challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity,
• relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress.
• Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being
• are integral to success.
• Amentum is seeking a Vehicle Operator to support a unique US Navy program on the island
• of Diego Garcia. The Vehicle Operator will be responsible for operating government
• vehicles and ground support equipment in support of air terminal and fl ight line operations.
• This position safely transports passengers, baggage, cargo, and equipment while ensuring
• compliance with U.S. Navy, airfield safety, and transportation regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate government vehicles and specialized ground support equipment in support

of air terminal and fl ight line operations.

• Safely transport passengers, cargo, baggage, mail, and equipment between air

terminal facilities, aircraft parking areas, and designated staging locations.

• Perform preoperational, operational, and post operational inspections to ensure

vehicles are safe and serviceable.

• Operate vehicles in accordance with airfi eld driving procedures, traƯic regulations,

and flight line safety requirements.

• Maintain situational awareness while working around aircraft, ground support

equipment, and other operational hazards.

• Assist with cargo and baggage loading, unloading, and movement as directed.
• Maintain assigned vehicles in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Report vehicle defi ciencies, maintenance requirements, accidents, or safety

concerns promptly.

• Maintain accurate vehicle inspection records, operating logs, and transportation

documentation.

• Support air terminal operations by responding to changing operational priorities and

schedules.

• Provide courteous and professional customer service to passengers, aircrews, and

mission partners.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and

level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience operating vehicles in in transportation,

logistics, air terminal, or aviation support environments.

• Knowledge of vehicle operation, traƯic laws, and airfi eld driving procedures.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles around aircraft and in high traƯic operational

environments.

• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign

Clearance Guide.

• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain

compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Must read,

• speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract
• requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United

States) environment with a multi-national workforce

• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. .
• Experience supporting U.S. military, government, or aviation transportation

operations.

• Experience operating specialized ground support equipment.

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, fulfi lling 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
• their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the
• general and specifi c operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all
• plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

• This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote
• overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in oƯice,
• industrial, warehouse, port, airfi eld, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to
• high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work
• schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on
• operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up
• to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and
• outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment
• requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.