Crane Technician II - Space Launch Ops

Amentum; Kennedy (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The role involves operating mobile hydraulic cranes, loading and unloading materials, and balancing heavy equipment to ensure safe, on-site handling during test programs.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training and at least three years of related experience, a valid U.S. driver's license, and ideally NCCCO certification and a CDL with hazmat.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and technical training in the applicable area and three years related experience
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
• NCCCO preferred and Class A CDL with hazmat.

Responsibilities

• Operate Mobile Hydraulic cranes.
• Load/unload and balance heavy equipment with cranes.
• Safety checks on cranes, forklifts, aerial platforms before and after operations.
• Operate ground support equipment as required.
• May travel to different areas on site for task completion.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging

Safety procedures

Load charts reading

Truck loading/unloading

Ground support equipment

Wire rope fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training in applicable area

Three years related experience

Tools

NCCCO certification (preferred)

CDL Class A with hazmat (preferred)

Job description

Amentum is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The role involves operating mobile hydraulic cranes, loading and unloading materials, and balancing heavy equipment to ensure safe, on-site handling during test programs.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training and at least three years of related experience, a valid U.S. driver's license, and ideally NCCCO certification and a CDL with hazmat.