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Driver / Operator

Amentum Uganda Full Time Posted 2026-08-21
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-21Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceBrighterMonday Uganda
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Amentum is hiring a Driver / Operator in Kampala, Uganda to support a US Navy program based on Diego Garcia. The role involves driving and operating firefighting apparatus, performing equipment checks, maintenance, and emergency response duties. This is a full-time mid-level position requiring at least three years of relevant experience and valid driver's license and passport.

  • Full-time mid-level role based in Kampala supporting a US Navy program
  • Requires minimum 3 years experience, preferably at a US Military Installation
  • Must hold valid country driver's license and passport valid for at least one year
  • Involves firefighting apparatus operation, maintenance, and emergency response
  • Requires Firefighter I/II, ARFF, Pumper, HAZMAT and Telecommunicator certifications

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  • Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
  • RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
  • PreferredPractical evidence in driver, security, cleaningThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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  • Role specificCover letter or short employer message
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Experience

  • Level:
  • Mid level
  • Length:
  • 3 years
  • Language Requirement:
  • English
  • Working Hours:
  • Full Time - 8 to 5
  • Applicant
  • Location:
  • Uganda
  • Job descriptions &
  • preferably at a US Military Installation (Air Force preferred) with similar mission/project in scope and nature
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Computer skills
  • Previous work
  • in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
  • Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical

Requirements

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a NGIS Warehouse Specialist to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Summary

Driver Operator performs as fully trained member of the firefighting team to protect life and property IAW international, US, Air Force and PWS requirements. May perform other duties as assigned by Program and/or Site leadership.

Safely drive firefighting apparatus to and from fires or other emergencies following laws and regulations, operating pumps, power and other mechanical equipment as required, keep inventory of tools, and equipment on apparatus.

Clean and service assigned apparatus, maintaining it in a condition of readiness, report mechanical failures or difficulties and missing or damaged equipment to the proper authority. Operate, without direct supervision, various Fire Department pumping apparatus with multiple water intake and discharge situations at an emergency scene.

Perform required apparatus maintenance, cleaning duties, inventory checks and weekly inspections. Additionally, after every emergency response or training drill, inventories must be checked before leaving the emergency scene or training location.

Driver Operator is also responsible for all documentation and reporting as required and directed by Program and Site leadership.

A minimum of three years (3) previous

and maintain

for duration of deployment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Valid country driver's license and passport.

Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract

and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.

Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

Ability to successfully pass contract medical

and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Licensing/Certification

Driver Operator — ARFF and Pumper

Firefighter I and Il

Airport Firefighter

HAZMAT Operations

Telecommunicator I and Il

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

Frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.

Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

Other

of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical

may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment

associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.

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Responsibilities

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental

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