FDSM Tech C

Amentum; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 46,676 - 66,479; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

A leading defense contractor located in McLean, Virginia, is looking for a Fuel Distribution Systems Mechanic (FDSM) Tech C to operate, inspect, and maintain fuel distribution systems. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma, and the ideal candidate should possess relevant experience and knowledge of common tools for system maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting, managing fuel systems, and adhering to safety regulations. A competitive hourly pay rate of $41.07 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in fuel system maintenance.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Material Endorsements may be required.
• Ability to maintain base access and restricted area access.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains liquid fuel storage and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions using drawings and schematics.
• Develops and establishes maintenance procedures for efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of diagnostics equipment

Ability to use hand and pneumatic tools

Understanding of measuring devices

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Fuel Distribution Systems Mechanic (FDSM) Tech C operates, inspects, maintains, diagnoses, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to fuel distribution systems. This is an entry level position. The FDSM Tech C is knowledgeable of diagnostics equipment, hand and pneumatic tools, and measuring devices common to fuel system maintenance. The FDSM Tech C assists in spill prevention and cleanup and environmental management. This is a union position with the Teamsters and the hourly pay rate is $41.07.

Primary Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains liquid fuel storage, distribution, and dispensing systems.
• Manages and modifies liquid fuel systems and components.
• Checks components for operation, adjustment, pressures, and internal and external leaks under pressure.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions. Uses drawings and schematics to analyze and isolate malfunctions.
• Modifies equipment for specific missions or to increase efficiency.
• Performs recurring maintenance and seasonal overhaul on systems and components.
• Advises on problems installing and repairing of liquid fuel storage, distribution, and dispensing equipment and systems.
• Solves complex maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, wiring and schematic. drawings, and by analyzing construction and operating characteristics.
• Develops and establishes operation and maintenance procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Performs planning activities.
• Performs facility surveys.
• Surveys proposed work to determine resource requirements.
• Prepares cost estimates for in-service work.
• Applies engineered performance standards to plan and estimate jobs.
• Coordinates plans and other activities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year experience which must be in the same type of work.
• Commercial Driver’s License, with Hazardous Material Endorsements, may be required to fulfill certain functions of this position.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain base access and restricted area access.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. Frequently lifts items weighing 40-45 pounds and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

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

$41.07

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.

Original Posting

03/31/2026 - 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.

Equal Opportunity 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.