TDY Vehicle Operations Supervisor

Amentum•Denver, CO

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Position Responsibilities : Contributes to and generally supports efforts relating to Amentum’s SafeUp ® Program. Oversees training for all employees in operating procedures and safety requirements, including transportation for all departments to/from airfields, on-call taxi service, “bellhop” service, taxi service at the airfield, and dispatch functions. Creates and maintains working schedules for vehicle operators and periodically rotates personnel between various tasking, including operating shuttle system vehicles, taxi driver, dispatcher, and additional seasonal transport requirements. Responsible for allocating vans to various departments while ensuring appropriate vehicles are available for required shuttle tasking. Oversees training for volunteer Recreation Department drivers, Long Duration Balloon (LDB) personnel, and vessel operations personnel. Coordinates with other departments and agencies regarding shuttle and shift change requirements. Develops and posts shuttle schedules at runways, McMurdo town center, and Scott Base. Evaluates and documents employee performance throughout the season and is responsible for end-of-season evaluations for all employees. Ensures all v ehicle o perators comply with safe operating practices and road etiquette. Operates shuttle service vehicles on varying road surfaces in inclement weather conditions with consideration for passenger safety. Vehicles include 11-14 passenger vans, Foremost Delta II with passenger compartment, Foremost 56 passenger Terra Bus, and Kress/Caterpillar 730 tractor-trailer with 59 - passenger module. T ransports passengers and flight crew members to and from the airfield ramp while obeying all airfield safety requirements. Communicates on a daily basis with v ehicle o perators regarding schedules, road conditions, vehicle coordination, and community shuttle and taxi requirements. Communicates with Antarctic Terminal Operations (ATO) staff daily to ensure smooth transition between all shifts. Monitors shuttle vehicles for required preventive maintenance and schedules service with Vehicle Maintenance Facility. Performs and documents mechanical and fluid checks of shuttle vehicles prior to and during operation. Maintains required shuttle and taxi logs, and compiles data for weekly and monthly reports. Communicates via two-way radio in accordance with prescribed procedures and proper radio etiquette. Monitors flight departure and return landing times, passenger transportation needs, taxi service needs, and all other various tasks as a dispatcher; dispatches tasking accordingly. Provides light vehicle training for other departments as necessary. Provides large passenger vehicle training internally as necessary. Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with ASC policy. Interacts with the National Science Foundation (NSF), military , and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner. Actively participates in safety briefings an d meetings. Performs Job Hazard Analyses , w ork c enter i nspections, and other safety reports as . Must be able to interact with all team members in a positive and productive manner. Performs other duties as .

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum one year vehicle and/or equipment operating experience with at least six months of operating large capacity passenger vehicles and/or tractor-trailer over-the-road vehicles.
One-year leadership and/or supervisory experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Customer service experience
Good multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Programs.
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives .
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Note: US Citizenship is for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and/or air brake endorsement.
Minimum one year dispatching experience.

Responsibilities

Contributes to and generally supports efforts relating to Amentum’s SafeUp ® Program.
Oversees training for all employees in operating procedures and safety requirements, including transportation for all departments to/from airfields, on-call taxi service, “bellhop” service, taxi service at the airfield, and dispatch functions.
Creates and maintains working schedules for vehicle operators and periodically rotates personnel between various tasking, including operating shuttle system vehicles, taxi driver, dispatcher, and additional seasonal transport requirements.
Responsible for allocating vans to various departments while ensuring appropriate vehicles are available for required shuttle tasking.
Oversees training for volunteer Recreation Department drivers, Long Duration Balloon (LDB) personnel, and vessel operations personnel.
Coordinates with other departments and agencies regarding shuttle and shift change requirements.
Develops and posts shuttle schedules at runways, McMurdo town center, and Scott Base.
Evaluates and documents employee performance throughout the season and is responsible for end-of-season evaluations for all employees.
Ensures all v ehicle o perators comply with safe operating practices and road etiquette.
Operates shuttle service vehicles on varying road surfaces in inclement weather conditions with consideration for passenger safety.
Vehicles include 11-14 passenger vans, Foremost Delta II with passenger compartment, Foremost 56 passenger Terra Bus, and Kress/Caterpillar 730 tractor-trailer with 59 - passenger module.
T ransports passengers and flight crew members to and from the airfield ramp while obeying all airfield safety requirements.
Communicates on a daily basis with v ehicle o perators regarding schedules, road conditions, vehicle coordination, and community shuttle and taxi requirements.
Communicates with Antarctic Terminal Operations (ATO) staff daily to ensure smooth transition between all shifts.
Monitors shuttle vehicles for required preventive maintenance and schedules service with Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
Performs and documents mechanical and fluid checks of shuttle vehicles prior to and during operation.
Maintains required shuttle and taxi logs, and compiles data for weekly and monthly reports.
Communicates via two-way radio in accordance with prescribed procedures and proper radio etiquette.
Monitors flight departure and return landing times, passenger transportation needs, taxi service needs, and all other various tasks as a dispatcher; dispatches tasking accordingly.
Provides light vehicle training for other departments as necessary.
Provides large passenger vehicle training internally as necessary.
Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with ASC policy.
Interacts with the National Science Foundation (NSF), military , and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
Actively participates in safety briefings an d meetings.
Performs Job Hazard Analyses , w ork c enter i nspections, and other safety reports as .
Must be able to interact with all team members in a positive and productive manner.
Performs other duties as .

Benefits

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.