Ground Support Equipment Worker
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Amentum is looking for a qualified Ground Support Equipment Worker in our San Diego California location.
Job Summary:
The Ground Support Equipment Worker makes repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) following orders of a higher-grade Mechanic. Reports to Supervisor.
Essential Responsibilities:
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.
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 other relevant hazardous materials and compressed air disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
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.
Position may require travel with minimum notice to remote locations.
Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Work Environment Physical Demands and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger handle grasp or hold items and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel bend crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit climb or balance or smell and stand for a prolong period of timeperforming repetitive tasks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly 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 may include unsafe conditions questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Position may require travel with minimum notice up to 15% of the time to remote locations.
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 have 2 years recent experience working on Automotive/Mobile Equipment and/or appropriate training in functions such as Inspection maintenance repair and modification of powered ground support equipment used in support of electronic systems or sub-systems.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Security Clearance Required. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credential/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Pre-employment drug screening is required.
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 Hydraulics Pneumatics Diesel engines.
Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement.
Time management and prioritization skills.
Advanced knowledge of complex Crane systems.
Knowledge of Rigging/Lifting equipment.
Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and troubleshooting i.e. 220/440V.
Compensation & Benefits:
The hourly rate for this position is$40.05 per hour. Plus$7.75per hour up to 40 hours per week 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 insurance5.54hours of paid time off biweekly and11paid holidays annually.
Compensation Details:
40.05
Original Posting:
06/22/2026 - 08/28/2026Amentum 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 atLabor Laws Posters.
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