Vehicle Operations Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 1, 2026. Amentum scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Responsibilities:
Contributes to andgenerally supportsefforts relating to Amentum’sSafeUp® 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 andmaintainsworking schedules for vehicle operators and periodically rotates personnel between various tasking, including operating shuttle system vehicles, taxi driver, dispatcher, andadditionalseasonal transport requirements.
Responsible forallocatingvans to various departments while ensuringappropriate vehiclesare available for required shuttle tasking.
Oversees training for volunteer RecreationDepartmentdrivers, Long Duration Balloon (LDB) personnel, and vessel operations personnel.
Coordinates with other departments and agenciesregardingshuttle 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 andis responsible forend-of-season evaluations for all employees.
Ensures allvehicleoperatorscomply withsafe 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,Foremost56 passenger Terra Bus, and Kress/Caterpillar 730 tractor-trailer with 59-passenger module.
Transports passengers and flight crew members to and from the airfield ramp while obeying all airfield safety requirements.
Communicateson a daily basiswithvehicleoperatorsregardingschedules, 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 documentsrequiredmechanical 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 radioin accordance withprescribed 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 otherdepartmentsas necessary. Provides large passenger vehicle training internally as necessary.
Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)in accordance withASCpolicy.
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.
Activelyparticipatesin safety briefings and meetings. Performs Job HazardAnalyses,workcenterinspections, and other safety reports asrequired.
Must be able to interact with all team members in a positive and productive manner.
Performs other duties asrequired.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum oneyear 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/orsupervisoryexperience.
Expected Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Customer service experience
Good multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Programs.
Preferred:
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and/or air brake endorsement.
Minimum one year dispatching experience.
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.
Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin 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 his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policiespertaining tojob.