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Driver / Operator
2026-08-20T08:24:31+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Lamu
Lamu
00100
Kenya
Construction
Transportation & Logistics, Protective Services, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
KES
MONTH
2026-08-27T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Responsibilities or duties

  • 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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

  • A minimum of three years (3) previous experience 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 experience 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 and maintain requirements 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 requirements 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 requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
  • 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.
  • After every emergency response or training drill, inventories must be checked before leaving the emergency scene or training location.
  • Responsible for all documentation and reporting as required and directed by Program and Site leadership.
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management skills
  • Computer skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English
  • Minimum of three years (3) previous experience preferably at a US Military Installation (Air Force preferred) with similar mission/project in scope and nature
  • Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements 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).
  • 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.
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Driver / Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Protective Services, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 27 2026

Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Responsibilities or duties

  • 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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

  • A minimum of three years (3) previous experience 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 experience 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 and maintain requirements 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 requirements 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 requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, August 27 2026
Duty Station: Lamu | Lamu
Posted: 20-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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