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Light Vehicle Technician (Levels I, II, & III)

Virtual, ATA; Antarctica
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

  • Inspects, services and repairs light vehicles, snowmobiles and equipment according to schedule.
  • Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults.
  • Maintains detailed and accurate records on inspections completed and work performed.
  • Operates shop equipment including welders, compressors, presses and wheel alignment equipment.
  • Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and service.
  • Operates recovery vehicle and performs recovery functions, sometimes outdoors in extreme environmental conditions.
  • Performs quality work in a timely manner and accurately records that work.
  • Complies with all Environmental Safety and Health and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority.
  • May work days, nights, or swing shifts depending on operational needs.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Technician Level I:
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Technician Level II:
  • A minimum of four years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair required; or three years’ experience with maintenance and repair in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a light vehicle technician I.
  • Technician Level III:
  • A minimum of seven years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair

Expected Skills and Competencies:

  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to pass an oral examination consisting of 10+ questions pertaining to mechanical systems, electrical and computer systems, as well as other facets of equipment repair (only required for Level 3)

Preferred:

  • A minimum of one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica highly preferred.
  • Two years training at a technical school
  • Car dealership experience on a broad range of vehicles, specifically Ford
  • Previous experience with remote polar operations
  • ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus.

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

  • 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 required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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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