Ground Support Equipment Worker

Amentum; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Worker at our Blount Island – Jacksonville, FL location to assist GSE Mechanics in repair and maintenance. You will help with disassembly, cleaning, corrosion control, and reassembly, and may need to obtain certifications to operate shop vehicles such as forklifts and tow tractors.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience with automotive/mobile equipment, a valid driver's license, U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on Automotive/Mobile Equipment.
• Must possess and maintain tools listed within 30 days of hire.
• Must meet physical requirements and pass medical examinations for Corrosion Control tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government CAC background check.
• Negative drug screening required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ground Support Equipment Mechanics in repair and maintenance of GSE.
• Disassemble, clean, corrosion control, and reassemble equipment.
• Work toward certifications to operate shop vehicles including forklifts and tow tractors.
• Maintain a toolbox with required tools.

Skills

Mechanical experience

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tool inventory

Job description

Amentum is currently searching for a Ground Support Equipment Worker at our Blount Island - Jacksonville, FL location.

The Worker will assist Ground Support Equipment Mechanics in all aspects of repair and maintenance of various Ground Support Equipment and supporting equipment to include disassembly, cleaning, corrosion control and reassembly of equipment with particular emphasis given to Corrosion Control processes. The successful candidate will be required to obtain certifications and licensing to operate various shop support vehicles including forklifts and tow tractors. In addition, the Ground Support Equipment Worker will be required to obtain and maintain a toolbox containing a minimum tool inventory, a copy of which will be provided prior to hire.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Worker will have at least 2 years’ experience working on Automotive/Mobile Equipment.
• Must be able to possess and maintain tools required on a minimum tool listing within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks, Corrosion Control, Blasting.
• There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a required U.S. Government background security check for a CAC Card.
• Negative pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience working on Ground Support Equipment.
• CDL license.
• JSF SE Experience
• Corrosion / Paintexperience.

Compensation Details:

30.61

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:

• 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:

09/02/2026 - 10/30/2026

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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