Transport Hvy Equipment Operator

Amentum • Jacksonville, FL • 1d ago

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant 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 currently seeking for a Transportation Heavy Equipment Operator to support a government contract based in Jacksonville, Florida at Mayport.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the heavy equipment operator operates heavy equipment such as cranes, excavators, motor graders, heavy loaders, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors. The heavy equipment is used to load, excavate, and move stores, equipment, or other materials. The operator must be able to read and interpret load charts and equipment manuals. The operator may grease, adjust, and make emergency repairs to equipment. The Operator may perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee's current rate.

DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates a variety of material-moving equipment daily according to schedule and instructions from the supervisor, which include choosing and setting up the right crane, lift or hoist to complete each task safely and efficiently.

Inspects machines and equipment daily, performs routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as required and initiates additional repair requests from mechanics when necessary.

Completes and submits the "Operator's Daily Check List" to the supervisor.

Control cranes, lifts and other equipment using standard operating procedures to ensure effective transportation of materials and safety for all personnel on site.

Maintains visual and / or radio contact with riggers according to best practices and site safety regulations and responds to questions and instructions clearly and quickly.

Provides additional support to other crane operators as necessary, including working overtime to complete tasks or operating several @types of equipment.

Marginal Functions:

Forklift Operator

Heavy Truck Driver

Performs other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum five (5) years experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Training for Crane Operators as required by NAVFAC P-307.

Certificate/License/Registration:

Certified (or qualified) Crane Operator in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1427(b) or (c).

NCCCO Certified Crane Operator and Cat 1 Navy Crane License

Rigger Certification

Class A Commercial Driver License

Forklift Operator License

Aerial Work Platform Operator License

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%

Climbing: 25%

Crawling: 5%

Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Slip resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%

Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%}, Bending (25%), stooping (25%)

High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible, 50%

Other: NA

Personal Protective Equipment will be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside? Outside? Combination?: Outside, 100%

Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 75&

Hazardous conditions: Exposure to moving vehicles and equipment, 75%

Travel/transportation requirements: May require occasional local travel, 5%

Other: NA

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.

Compensation Details:

$40.75

Original Posting:

09/10/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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