Hazardous Operations Support

Amentum•Vandenberg AFB, CA

29d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE and SCOPE: Protect persons from hazards or interference. Duties involve servicing at a fixed post, making rounds on foot or by motor vehicle, or escorting persons or property. Assists customers by answering questions and giving directions. Individual provides Sentry Control and Convoy Escort operations as scheduled through the Operations Control Center (OCC). Sentry Control will be provided for Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) hazardous operations. Responsible for enforcing regulations designed to prevent breaches of security. This is a Teamsters union represented position with an hourly pay rate of $24.96. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide convoy escort for the following support operations: Hazardous or toxic chemicals and liquid missile propellants Oversized Loads Selected flight hardware or components requiring slow speeds Coordinate scheduled activities with the OCC Respond to unscheduled shipments or deliveries within 30 minutes during working hours, and within one hour after normal duty hours Maintain coordination through radio communication with the OCC and Central Security Control (CSC) Provide proper notification of mishap or anomaly to required agencies Maintain availability of required equipment to conduct escort/sentry duties Provide informal briefings of requirements and then provide required support Establish the Toxic Hazard zone (THz) from Base weather Perform support for Range checks, Safe and Arms checks, confidence checks, and emplacement of Peacekeeper Stage IV, Reentry System (RS) and Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) Other duties as assigned will include and are not limited to maintaining company vehicles; daily inspections, washing and waxing, ensuring scheduled maintenance is performed. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school degree or equivalent Knowledgeable of traffic rules, regulations, and roadblocks during emergency, which may include emergency response vehicles, security forces, fire and medical departments Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if applicable Possess a valid California Drivers License Able to perform Emergency Egress Knowledgeable of Air Force/Space Force Terminology and Operations. Working knowledge of posting sentry and security checks. 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. Compensation Details: $24.96 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 03/31/2026 - 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Knowledgeable of traffic rules, regulations, and roadblocks during emergency, which may include emergency response vehicles, security forces, fire and medical departments
Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if applicable
Possess a valid California Drivers License
Able to perform Emergency Egress
Knowledgeable of Air Force/Space Force Terminology and Operations.
Working knowledge of posting sentry and security checks.

Responsibilities

Provide convoy escort for the following support operations: Hazardous or toxic chemicals and liquid missile propellants Oversized Loads Selected flight hardware or components requiring slow speeds
Coordinate scheduled activities with the OCC
Respond to unscheduled shipments or deliveries within 30 minutes during working hours, and within one hour after normal duty hours
Maintain coordination through radio communication with the OCC and Central Security Control (CSC)
Provide proper notification of mishap or anomaly to required agencies
Maintain availability of required equipment to conduct escort/sentry duties
Provide informal briefings of requirements and then provide required support
Establish the Toxic Hazard zone (THz) from Base weather
Perform support for Range checks, Safe and Arms checks, confidence checks, and emplacement of Peacekeeper Stage IV, Reentry System (RS) and Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB)
Other duties as assigned will include and are not limited to maintaining company vehicles; daily inspections, washing and waxing, ensuring scheduled maintenance is performed.