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91 days ago
Large Passenger Vehicle Operator
**Job Title:** Large Passenger Vehicle Operator **Skill Code** : J5 **Amentum Job Code:** TRP-TRP10 **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Assigned Work Site:** McMurdo Station, Antarctica **Reports to:** Vehicle Operations Supervisor **Department:** Antarctic Terminal Operations (ATO) **Employment Type:** Seasonal Contract **Position Responsibilities:** + Maintains a safe workplace by adhering to and supporting Amentum’s SafeUp® program and all US Antarctic Program (USAP) safety policies, procedures, and requirements, ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. + Operates shuttle service vehicles on varying road surfaces in inclement weather conditions with consideration for passenger safety. Vehicles include 11-14 passenger vans, Foremost Delta II with passenger compartment, Foremost 56-passenger Terra Bus, and Kress/ Caterpillar 730 tractor-trailer with 59-passenger module. + Transports passengers and flight crew members to and from the airfield ramp while obeying all airfield safety requirements. + Performs and documents required mechanical and fluid checks of shuttle vehicles prior to and during operation. + Completes required shuttle and taxi logs. + Communicates via two-way radio in accordance with prescribed procedures and proper radio etiquette. + Provides Scott Base shuttle service as required. + Provides transportation for Long Duration Balloon (LDB) personnel. + Provides morning and evening shift change transportation for 109th AW personnel. + Provides on-call taxi service. + Monitors flight departure and return landing times, passenger transportation needs, taxi service needs, and other various tasking as a dispatcher, dispatches tasking accordingly. + Performs “bellhop” service upon request for both incoming and outgoing flights. + Interacts with the National Science Foundation, military, and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner. + Actively participates in safety briefings and meetings. Performs Job Hazard Analyses, Work Center Inspections, and other safety reports, as required. + Provides light vehicle training for other departments as necessary. + Provides large passenger vehicle training internally as necessary. + Supports other departments as necessary. + Must be able to interact with all team members in a positive and productive manner. + Responsible for maintaining workplace programs and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace. + Performs other duties as required. **Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:** + High School diploma or equivalent + A minimum of one year vehicle and/or equipment operating experience with at least six months of operating large capacity passenger vehicles and/or tractor-trailer over-the-road vehicles. **Expected Skills and Competencies:** + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Customer service experience. + Good multi-tasking, and organizational skills, and basic computer knowledge. **Preferred:** + Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement. **Physical and/or Other Requirements** : + Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods + Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica + Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer + Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF + Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position. + Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position. + Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives. + Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States + Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. _We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace._ Boots Required: Yes No Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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