Sweeper Operator

About the role

Amentum is hiring a full-time Sweeper Operator in Kampala, Kamwokya. The operator runs street sweepers, vacuum sweepers and related equipment to keep roadways, airfields and facility surfaces clean, and supports scheduled and unscheduled cleaning operations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate street sweepers, vacuum sweepers and related equipment to maintain clean roadways, airfields and facility surfaces.
• Perform pre-operation inspections, routine maintenance checks and basic troubleshooting on sweeping equipment.
• Safely remove debris, sand, vegetation and foreign objects in line with Navy and Amentum standards.
• Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage, maintenance actions and completed work.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other departments for scheduled and unscheduled cleaning.
• Follow safety procedures, traffic rules and operational guidelines while operating heavy equipment.
• Assist with general groundskeeping or facilities support tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• 1-3 years of experience operating sweepers, heavy equipment or similar machinery.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid country driver's license.
• Certified and licensed to operate street and airfield sweepers under DoD and Annex 17 regulations, and able to pass an airfield driving test.
• Valid passport valid at least one year beyond hire date, able to obtain country-specific visas and pass contract medical requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization.
• Must read, speak and understand English to perform the contract requirements.
• Preferred: previous experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce, and experience with industrial, airfield or municipal street-cleaning equipment.