Schwergeräteführer-in/ Heavy Equipment Operator

PAE Government Services Inc.; Kaiserslautern; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)匹

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax‑saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Kaiserslautern is hiring for a position operating and maintaining machinery, heavy vehicles and construction equipment. The role involves processing machine documents, working under challenging conditions, and adhering to safety standards at project sites and workshops in Germany.

Ideal candidates bring vocational training with at least three years of hands-on equipment experience, a valid Class C license, and proficiency in English and German to understand instructions and complete

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or equivalent training and at least three years of work involving operation of machinery and construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required.
• Must be mentally and physically fit to perform all tasks, including lifting heavy objects.
• Sufficient knowledge of English and German to understand instructions and complete documents.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains machinery, heavy vehicles and construction equipment.
• Processes work documents related to the machines.
• Works under difficult conditions with waste, water, sludge, fumes and dust.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment and follows safety procedures.
• Supports other trades and participates in training as needed.
• Maintains operational work documents and complies with DIN, EN, UVV, VDE and ISO standards.
• Performs tasks at Kaiserslautern project sites and in company workshops.
• May be called to work outdoors and to participate in 24/7 standby duty.
• Mows lawns, trims hedges/shrubs/trees and collects/disposes of leaves and debris.
• Cleans open ditches and street drains and performs excavation work.
• Familiar with handling common materials, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Machine operation

Driving license

Physical fitness

Bilingual English/German

Education

Vocational training (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description Purpose of the Position (Brief Description of Responsibilities):

Operates typical machinery, heavy vehicles and construction equipment Works in winter maintenance services and, when necessary, on 24/7 standby duty

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains machinery, heavy vehicles and construction equipment
• Processes the work documents related to the machines
• Works under difficult working conditions, e.g., waste, water, sludge, excrement, fumes and dust
• Wears assigned protective clothing and equipment
• Supports other trades with their tasks as needed
• Follows company procedures as well as DIN, EN, UVV, VDE and ISO standards
• Maintains all operationally required work documents
• Participates in further training in the interest of the company
• Works in the company workshops and at other work locations of Project Kaiserslautern
• Performs other operationally necessary tasks as directed by his supervisor
• May be called upon at any time to work outdoors
• Works in winter maintenance services and, when necessary, on 24/7 standby duty
• Variety-specific propagation, efficient and environmentally sound cultivation, soil cultivation and care, preservation of soil fertility
• Mows lawns
• Trims hedges, shrubs, trees and other plants
• Collects and disposes of leaves, clippings, garbage, debris, etc.
• Cleans open ditches and street drains
• Performs excavation work of all kinds
• Is familiar with the handling of common materials as well as machinery, tools, operating equipment and work equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Completed vocational training or equivalent training and at least three years of work involving the operation of machinery, heavy vehicles and construction equipment
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license required
• Must be mentally and physically fit to perform all tasks, in particular lifting and carrying heavy objects
• Sufficient knowledge of English and German required to understand instructions and complete documents

Other Responsibilities:

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Requires climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms standing, bending, and working in cramped areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which occasionally may weigh over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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:

Salary 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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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Additional Information:

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail]. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters Amentum has become aware of unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Amentum name and /or logo in an attempt to solicit fees from potential job seekers. These deceptive and unauthorized individuals are soliciting money, promising placement in a position with Amentum. Please note any communication requesting any amount of money in exchange for employment with Amentum is fraudulent. These communications do not originate from Amentum and are not associated with the recruitment process. Amentum and its affiliates never charge candidates fees or payments of any kind in order to secure employment. As a precaution, we recommend you do not disclose personal or financial details to anyone as a response to an unsolicited email, social media, or dating website request. Amentum will never as ask for a placement fee or any other fee to expedite the hiring process. Amentum personnel will always send email from an identifiable corporate account (ending in @amentum.com) and never from a public email account like Yahoo!, Google, Gmail, or Hotmail. If you are contacted by anyone offering employment with Amentum, you should never be asked to pay a fee for recruiting.

Job Posting Information:

Original Posting: 10/20/2026 - 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.

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For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/