Vehicle Operator – Air Terminal Support

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Vehicle Operator to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves operating government vehicles and ground‑support equipment to ensure safe and efficient movement of passengers, cargo, baggage and equipment within the air terminal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Operate government vehicles and specialized ground‑support equipment for air‑terminal and flight‑line operations.
• Transport passengers, baggage, cargo, mail and equipment between terminals, aircraft parking areas and staging locations.
• Perform pre‑operational, operational and post‑operational vehicle inspections and maintain accurate logs.
• Follow airfield driving procedures, traffic regulations and flight‑line safety requirements.
• Assist with loading, unloading and movement of cargo and baggage as directed.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean, safe and serviceable condition and report any deficiencies.
• Provide courteous customer service to passengers, aircrews and mission partners.
• Adapt to changing operational priorities and support overall air‑terminal functions.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑3 years of experience operating vehicles in transportation, logistics, air‑terminal or aviation‑support settings.
• Valid passport with at least one year remaining validity and ability to obtain required visas.
• Ability to pass contract medical requirements and maintain facility credentials.

Required skills

• Vehicle operation
• Airfield driving procedures
• Cargo handling