Ground Support Equipment Worker

Amentum; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Worker to perform maintenance and repairs on GSE, following orders, troubleshooting with meters, and documenting actions.

You will maintain equipment records, prepare GSE for transport, and ensure safety and quality standards while supporting aircraft maintenance and ground operations. This role requires high school or equivalent, US citizenship, and ability to pass security clearances.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 2 years of recent experience on Automotive/Mobile Equipment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security/SCI Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government CAC.
• Able to meet base access security requirements.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.
• May require U.S. Government background check.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE and test for serviceability.
• Disassemble/repair/assemble malfunctioning components and service with fluids.
• Maintain records, dispatch for GSE, and support aircraft maintenance operations.
• Maintain housekeeping, tool control, and safety at all times.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Strong problem-solving

Time management

Maintenance repairs

Continuous Process Improvement

Job description

• Good verbal communication skills.

The Ground Support Equipment Worker makes repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) following orders of a higher-grade worker, troubleshooting malfunctions of GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools, prepares GSE for storage and transportation, uses automated maintenance data systems to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, maintains external fuel and grounding systems.

Essential Responsibilities

• This worker performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• The Ground Support Equipment Worker removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations, operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle records, maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, and practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety at all times.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Other Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have 2 years of recent experience working on Automotive/Mobile Equipment and/or appropriate training in functions such as Inspection maintenance and repair
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security/SCI Security Clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to meet and maintain all base access security requirements.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• May be required to pass a U.S. Government background security check.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment.
• Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement.
• Time management and prioritization skills.

Salary and Other Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $36.30 per hour. Plus $8.00 per hour, up to 80 hours per period for Health & Welfare.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 3.00 hours of paid time off weekly, and 12 paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details

$36.30

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

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

10/06/2026 - 12/31/2026

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.

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.