Ground Support Equipment Worker

Amentum•Cherry Point, NC

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment Worker assists the Ground Support Equipment Mechanic with repair and maintenance of ground support and supporting equipment, including disassembly, cleaning, corrosion control, and reassembly. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; inspects, tests, and operates equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation; and services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air. The worker must obtain certifications and licenses to operate equipment such as forklifts, tow tractors, and certain customer equipment, and must obtain and maintain a toolbox with the minimum tool inventory provided before hire. Other position-related duties may be assigned. The work involves frequent standing and use of hands, frequent walking, reaching, and stooping or kneeling, and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, and sensory activities. The worker may lift or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to work for extended periods on their feet or in potentially uncomfortable positions. Work conditions include exposure to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and cold, wet or humid conditions, high places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risks, and usually loud noise. The role requires following safety, quality, procedural, and environmental requirements; a security clearance may be required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working on automotive or mobile equipment.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance publications and drawings.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
U.S. citizenship.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to work for extended periods on one's feet or in various potentially uncomfortable positions.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance through a government background check.
Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Ground Support Equipment Mechanic with repair and maintenance of ground support and supporting equipment, including disassembly, cleaning, corrosion control, and reassembly.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on ground support equipment.
Inspect, test, and operate equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation.
Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
Obtain required certifications and licensing to operate forklifts, tow tractors, and customer equipment requiring specific training.
Obtain and maintain a toolbox containing the minimum required tool inventory.
Complete applicable training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Perform job-related duties as assigned or requested.