Heavy Truck Driver job at Amentum
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Heavy Truck Driver
2026-04-22T11:03:45+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Construction
Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Construction, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
KES
MONTH
2026-04-29T17:00:00+00:00
8

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a NGIS Warehouse Specialist to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Operate earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to: motor grader, frontend loader, backhoe, excavator, vibratory roller, water truck, ditch witch trencher, or bobcat skidsteer/tracksteer
  • Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
  • Interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment
  • Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
  • Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures
  • Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored
  • Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project
  • Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

  • Three (3) years’ of experience operating earth moving equipment
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Equipment operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian equipment operator training from construction field preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

  • Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
  • Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
  • Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
  • Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

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 job

  • Operate earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to: motor grader, frontend loader, backhoe, excavator, vibratory roller, water truck, ditch witch trencher, or bobcat skidsteer/tracksteer
  • Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
  • Interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment
  • Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
  • Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures
  • Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored
  • Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project
  • Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
  • Three (3) years’ of experience operating earth moving equipment
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Equipment operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian equipment operator training from construction field preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
high school
12
JOB-69e8ab11327a1

Vacancy title:
Heavy Truck Driver

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Construction, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 29 2026

Duty Station:
kenya | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a NGIS Warehouse Specialist to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Operate earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to: motor grader, frontend loader, backhoe, excavator, vibratory roller, water truck, ditch witch trencher, or bobcat skidsteer/tracksteer
  • Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
  • Interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment
  • Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
  • Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures
  • Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored
  • Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project
  • Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

  • Three (3) years’ of experience operating earth moving equipment
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Equipment operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian equipment operator training from construction field preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

  • Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
  • Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
  • Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
  • Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

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 job

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, April 29 2026
Duty Station: kenya | Nairobi
Posted: 22-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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