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Crane Operator

Kings Bay, GA; Kings Bay; Georgia; GA; Kings Bay, Georgia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Union Position

Pay Rate: $35.39

Operates various types of cranes, such as mobile, portal, bridge, and fixed cranes. Equipment is used to lift and move material and to test crane. May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment. May operate trucks, heavy or light. May perform other related duties as assigned.

  • High School education or equivalent
  • Three years (five preferred) load lifting crane operating experience in a professional capacity with a safe operating record.
  • Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license(CDL) and be able to obtain government driver’s license for size and type vehicles required.
  • Must be able to pass a company physical and annual physical as required by Dept. of Transportation(DOT)
  • Must have and wear at all times, hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
  • Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements necessary for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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