Grounds Equipment Operator

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the U.S. government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Grounds Equipment Operator to support a U.S. Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate ground support equipment (GSE) including tugs, forklifts, loaders, power units, and other mission‑support machinery.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting on assigned equipment.
• Safely transport materials, cargo, tools, and mission‑essential supplies across designated work areas.
• Support aircraft ground operations by positioning, staging, and operating equipment as directed.
• Maintain accurate equipment usage logs, inspection records, and operational documentation.
• Assist with loading and offloading materials, pallets, and containers.
• Ensure all equipment is operated in accordance with Navy, Amentum, and OSHA safety standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions, hazards, or safety concerns immediately.
• Support general facilities, logistics, and operational tasks as assigned.
  
  

• 1–3 years of experience operating ground support equipment, heavy machinery, or similar equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
  

• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce.
• Experience operating tugs, forklifts, loaders, or aviation ground support equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, preventive maintenance, and operational best practices.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
  
  

• 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 job