Solid Waste Operator

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Solid Waste Operator to join its team on Andros Island, Bahamas, supporting the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. The position requires a Secret U.S. Government clearance, which means U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to live in a remote location.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure fitness for duty during working hours and complete daily task hazard assessments and required training.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment, including PPE, before, during and after use, and wear and maintain PPE properly.
• Identify and report environmental, health and safety hazards, and immediately report incidents and near misses to the Solid Waste & QRP Supervisor or EHS Manager.
• Operate roll-on/roll-off trucks, refuse trucks, recycling trucks, pick-up trucks and forklifts, as well as trash compactors, composters, drum and can crushers and cardboard balers.
• Prepare solid waste and recycling materials for off-site shipment, including paperwork, and ensure personnel sign in and out of the Solid Waste Compound and unload only in authorized areas.
• Organize the Solid Waste yard for safety and sanitation, prepare the base for hurricane readiness and assist with spill response as part of the Facility Response Team.
• Assist other EHS sections as directed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1-3 years of solid waste experience or similar work such as heavy equipment or construction.
• Valid Class B CDL and ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders, vehicles and piles of rock, sand and debris.
• Eligible for a U.S. government security clearance, with a valid U.S. passport and driver's license.
• Willingness to work Saturdays or Sundays as needed and to reside in a remote location.
• Preferred: previous solid waste or recycling experience, composting experience, and experience with vacuum trucks, drum and can crushers, balers and compactors.

Required skills

• Basic math to prevent container overload and accurately record time worked.
• Adherence to environmental, health and safety requirements.