Crane Mechanic

Amentum•Kings Bay Base, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Crane Mechanic to support a government contract in Kings Bay, Georgia. This role involves analyzing malfunctions and repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining various power equipment including cranes, mechanical lifts, machines, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. The mechanic will operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects, dismantle and reassemble equipment, examine parts for damage or wear, replace defective components, and test overhauled equipment. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines, potentially directing other workers, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
2 years or more verifiable "hands on" experience as journey-level mechanic with diesel engine experience.
Possess a valid state drivers' license.
2 or more years verifiable experience at the structural/mechanical journey level in the WHE/MHE equipment field.
Possess mechanical hand tools necessary to perform maintenance on all MHE/WHE.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow OEM and engineering technical specifications/blueprints/manuals/procedures.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
Knowledge and skills of maintaining electromechanical brakes and clutches.
Experience using precision measurement devices.
Able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
Must successfully complete NAVFAC P307 WHE/MHE Crane Mechanic Course and General Crane Safety Course within 90 days of employment.
Must complete eight (8) hours of National Electrical Code Safety training bi-annually.
Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Responsibilities

Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as portal, fixed, overhead, and mobile cranes; mechanical lifts, machines, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair diesel engines.
May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Completes all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Consistently provides services that meet customer expectations.
Carries out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Reads and understands his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Reads, understands, and implements the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Benefits

Health & Welfare: $15.42 per hour contributed to benefits (effective 12/01/25).
401(k): Company matches up to 6% of employee contributions.
Paid Time Off: Starts at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays.
Additional Leave: Includes bereavement and leave share programs.
Shift Differential: Extra $1.75–$2.00/hour depending on shift start time.
Hazard Pay: $3.00/hour for designated high-risk work areas.
Lead Pay: Additional $2.25/hour for lead roles (temporary or permanent).
On-Call Pay: Two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days/holidays.
Safety Shoes: $175 annual allowance.
Prescription Safety Glasses: Up to $250 annually (per policy).