Heavy Truck Driver

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Heavy Truck Driver to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating earth-moving equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate earth moving 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: motor grader, frontend loader, backhoe, excavator, vibratory roller, water truck, ditch witch trencher, or bobcat skidsteer/tracksteer
• Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
• 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 other related duties as assigned
• Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project

Required Qualifications

• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific 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.
• Three (3) years’ of experience operating earth moving equipment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Equipment operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian equipment operator training from construction field preferred
• Valid Driver’s License

Other Responsibilities

• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
• 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, 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 their 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 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 office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, 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.