Vehicle Operator

Amentum company; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced shuttle/transport dispatcher for work related to the US Antarctic Program. The role involves operating shuttle vehicles in challenging weather, ensuring safety, and coordinating passenger and flight crew movements.

The position requires the ability to perform vehicle checks, logs, and radio communications while maintaining high service standards and safety. Expect outdoor work in cold environments and potential deployment to Antarctica.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months experience in vehicle driving operations or equipment operations (shuttle, bus driving, etc.).
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including nights, weekends, and extra hours, as needed.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Good multi-tasking, organizational skills, and basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe workplace by adhering to Amentum’s SafeUp program and safety policies.
• Operates shuttle service vehicles on varying road surfaces in inclement weather.
• Picks up and transports passengers and flight crew to/from the airfield ramp.
• Performs and documents required mechanical and fluid checks of shuttle vehicles.
• Completes required shuttle and taxi logs.
• Communicates via two-way radio per procedures.
• Provides Shuttle service to Scott Base and LDB personnel as required.
• Provides on-call taxi service and dispatches tasks.
• Performs bellhop service for incoming/outgoing flights.
• Interacts with NSF, military, and agency officials professionally.
• Participates in safety briefings and hazard analyses.

Skills

12-hour shifts

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Computer basics

Job description

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, and Foremost 56 passenger Terra Bus.
• Picks up and 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 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 NSF, 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.
• Supports other departments as necessary.
• Must be able to interact with all team members in a positive and productive manner.
• Responsible for maintaining workplaceprograms and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• A minimum of six months experience in vehicle driving operations or equipment operations (shuttle, bus driving, etc.)

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including nights, weekends, and extra hours, as needed.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Customer service experience
• Good multi-tasking, organizational skills, and basic computer knowledge

Preferred:

• Familiarity with dispatching.

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, 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.