Heavy Equipment Operator Lead

Purpose and Scope: 

Supervises and operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments. Supervises other Heavy Equipment Operators in the performance, repairs, and operation of heavy equipment. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• The Heavy Equipment Operator Lead supports supervisor with the mission, workload management and provide leadership to 20 employees.

• Operates 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 10k or higher, RTCH (Kalmar) 50k, and various types of military equipment.

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

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

• Valid state driver's license

• 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 10K or 12K Forklift, 50 Ton Rough Terrain Container Handler, and a variety of Military Vehicles.

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

• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.

• Must be available for any shift. Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Desired Qualifications:

• Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), 88H and/or 88M.

• Prefer Heavy Equipment Operator training and certificate from a verifiable military or civilian field.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Shop environment in which heavy equipment is operated, potentially loud environments, and some pieces of equipment have exposed moving components, frequent lifting up to 45 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling and carrying, and constant use of vision and mental alertness is required. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Must be able to acknowledge and respond to emergency lights and sirens and be capable of wearing a protective mask.

       

Compensation Details:

26.96

       

Original Posting:

08/13/2026 - 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.

       

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