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Crane Operator

Amentum

Kings Bay, GAJob$36.45/hrTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36.45/hr
Location
Kings Bay, GA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Commercial Driver’s LicenseGovernment Driver’s LicenseSecurity clearance

Job overview

Amentum is hiring a Crane Operator. Amentum is seeking a Crane Operator to support a government contract in Kings Bay, Georgia. This role involves operating various types of cranes, including mobile, portal, bridge, and fixed cranes, to lift and move materials and test equipment. The operator may also be responsible for greasing, adjusting, and making emergency repairs to equipment, and potentially operating trucks.

Key focus areas include Operate various types of cranes, Lift and move material using equipment, and Test cranes.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 3 Years Load Lifting Crane Operating Experience, and Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Important skills include Operate Mobile Cranes, Operate Portal Cranes, Operate Bridge Cranes, Operate Fixed Cranes, Safety Culture Adherence, and Quality Policy Adherence. Preferred (not required): Grease Equipment, Adjust Equipment, Emergency Equipment Repairs, and Operate Trucks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Mobile CranesOperate Portal CranesOperate Bridge CranesOperate Fixed CranesSafety Culture AdherenceQuality Policy AdherenceProcedure ComplianceGrease EquipmentAdjust EquipmentEmergency Equipment RepairsOperate Trucks

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent3 Years Load Lifting Crane Operating ExperienceSafe Operating RecordValid Commercial Driver’s LicenseGovernment Driver’s LicensePass Company PhysicalPass Annual DOT PhysicalHard-Toed Safety Shoes Meeting ASTM F2413-05Government Security InvestigationSecret US Government ClearanceUS Citizenship

Full job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is currently seeking for a Crane Operator to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY

  • Operates various types of cranes, such as mobile, portal, bridge, and fixed cranes.

  • Equipment is used to lift and move material and to test crane.

  • May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.

  • May operate trucks, heavy or light.

  • May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Three years (five preferred) load lifting crane operating experience in a professional capacity with a safe operating record.

  • Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license(CDL) and be able to obtain government driver’s license for size and type vehicles required.

  • Must be able to pass a company physical and annual physical as required by Dept. of Transportation(DOT).

  • Must have and wear at all times, 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 necessary for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

  • 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.

Compensation Details:

$36.45

Original Posting:

07/28/2026 - 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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