Crane Tech II

Amentum; Florida; On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kennedy Space Center amenities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida under the COMET contract. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, reading load charts, securing loads, and performing safety checks, with travel to different areas on site.

Qualified candidates will have High School plus 3 years' experience, NCCCO and Class A CDL with HazMat preferred, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High School education plus 3 years of experience.
• NCCCO and Class A CDL with HazMat preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to hold the necessary security clearances.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid certifications, licenses, and permits as required.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and managers.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all types of light and heavy equipment, both diesel and gasoline.
• Read load charts and understand crane stability and dynamics.
• Select and secure chains, cables, slings, hooks to load/unload and balance equipment.
• Perform safety checks on cranes, forklifts, and aerial platforms.
• Operate mobile hydraulic cranes and heavy trucks to transport materials.
• Work at Kennedy Space Center, with daily travel to different areas on site.
• Fabricate wire rope and proof load equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CMMS

NCCCO

CDL Class A HazMat

Job description

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA’s vision and make it reality. That’s what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REPRESENTED POSITION

Responsibilities

• Be able to operate and generally maintain all types of light and heavy equipment, both diesel and gasoline engine powered.

• Must know quadrant of operation, read load charts, know the structural stability of all cranes and understand the dynamic and shock loading of cranes.

• Select, secure and adjust suitable chains, cables, slings, hooks and other lifting and securing devices to properly load/unload and balance a variety of equipment, and other items being moved or positioned by mobile cranes.

• Perform safety checks on cranes, forklifts, aerial platforms etc., before and after operations.

• Operate mobile hydraulic cranes.

• Operate motor vehicles with responsibility for proper loading and unloading.

• Operate heavy trucks and truck-trailers (4-ton and over) to transport materials and equipment to various areas on the installation.

• Operate ground support equipment as required to accomplish work assignments.

• Ability to fabricate wire rope and proof load equipment.

Qualifications – External

• High School education + 3 years of experience.

• NCCCO and Class A CDL with HAZMAT preferred.

• Looking for the following skills:

• Effective verbal and written communicate skills.

• Analytical and problem solving skills.

• Ability to hold the necessary security clearances.

• Ability to obtain and maintain valid certifications, licenses, and permits, as required for performance of assigned tasks.

• Requires the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and managers.

Physical Requirements:

• Will be required to climb stairs and platforms to access equipment – working at heights will be required.

• Climbing ladders will be required.

• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, hard hats, safety boots/shoes and other associated PPE.

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

• Physical requirements are: sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs/ladders, and access to remote structures.

• Must be able to work in tight confined space areas.

Work Environment:

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA, OSHA, and Company safety standards.

• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.

• Position requires daily individual to travel to different areas on site.

• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on KSC.

Equipment and Machines:

• Cranes and other heavy equipment such as crane carriers, Hi-Rangers, man-lift platforms, hydraulic lifts, spider staging, converter dollies, cargo lift trailers, and tractor/trailers. Motor-Grader experience desirable.

• Must utilize personal computers and related computer peripheral equipment to work in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), record work performance and job/task notes, update logs and records, and print documents.

• Scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment as required.

Attendance

• Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week.

• Must be dependable and punctual.

• Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule

Other Essential Functions

• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

• Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.

• Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.

• Government security clearance may be required in the future.

• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

• Must pass a federal background investigation.

• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

• Must be able to drive tasks to completion; self-starter and proactive follow-through on assigned tasks is a must

• Able to manage multiple tasks and set personal priorities; willing to reset priorities when they change and adapt to a dynamic environment

• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

• Child Development Center

• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

• Credit Union

• Fitness Center

• Barbershop

• NASA Exchanges

Compensation Details:

Pay starts at $38.51. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Original Posting:

10/07/2026 – 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).