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Amentum

Amentum

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
1 location in Nevada
Job locations
Nevada
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Architecture and Engineering, Computer and Mathematical
Target MOS/ratings
62E; 21E; 1345
Nearest installation
Nellis

About the program

Amentum is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. Under indirect supervision of the Site Superintendent and/or a HEO-Lead, exercises independent judgment to accomplish assigned tasks. Operates heavy equipment such as cranes, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans. May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Responsibilities• Ensures work accomplished is in compliance with government regulations and all building codes, provides material requirement listing for work in government acceptable format• Ability to maintain required readings, records and documentation, operates equipment and machinery related to HEO’s duties and responsibilities in pavements and grounds operation to include crushers and chip spreader.• Must be able to research and identify road surface requirements and calculate material requirements for road preservation• Must be able to provide leadership to independent work groups for the accomplishment of assigned tasks• Must be able to ensure quality control standards are maintained on all work performed.• Ensures that safe work practices and procedures are accomplished both in independent and small work groups• Must possess the ability to operate general and special purpose vehicles.• Must possess the ability to plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, models, schematics, or verbal instructions using a variety of measuring instruments and making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work• Perform related duties as required and assigned by the site Superintendent or the HEO-Lead and perform other duties and assignments as assignedAdditional Responsibilities• Job assignments will involve the conduct of work in out-of-doors areas with exposure to extreme climatic conditions• Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs., stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential accident could exist or exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire and Safety Regulations and published company work rules. Individual may be required to execute temporary duty travel as required. Must be able to interact well with fellow employees• May be required to work different/varying shifts

Eligibility & prerequisites

With appropriate maintenance experience we could cross train

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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