Space Systems Crane Technician

Amentum; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida is seeking qualified crane and heavy equipment operators to support NASA-related ground systems and launch operations. This role involves performing crane operations, safety checks, loading/unloading, and CMMS record keeping in a rigorous, safety-conscious environment.

Requirements include High School diploma with 3 years of experience, US driver's license, NCCCO and CDL hazmat preferred, and the ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• High School education plus 3 years of experience.
• Must have a valid US driver's license.
• NCCCO and Class A CDL with HAZMAT preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all types of light and heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline engines.
• Read load charts and understand crane dynamics and stability.
• Load/unload and balance equipment with rigging and securing devices.
• Perform safety checks on cranes, forklifts, and aerial platforms.
• Operate mobile hydraulic cranes and transport materials to site locations.
• Maintain CMMS records and contribute to logs and reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School diploma

NCCCO certification

CDL Class A with Hazmat

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Amentum at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida is seeking qualified crane and heavy equipment operators to support NASA-related ground systems and launch operations. This role involves performing crane operations, safety checks, loading/unloading, and CMMS record keeping in a rigorous, safety-conscious environment.

Requirements include High School diploma with 3 years of experience, US driver's license, NCCCO and CDL hazmat preferred, and the ability to obtain security clearances.