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Supervisor, MHE-Rail & Heavy Equipment

Amentum
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 May 2026
💰 $96,000/yr($77,000/yr$96,000/yr)

About the role

Amentum is seeking an MHE-Rail & Heavy Equipment Supervisor to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The MHE-Rail & Heavy Equipment Supervisor will supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate MHE Mobile Equipment Shop functions/responsibilities in accordance with developed Standard Procedures, plans internal operating procedures for the shop.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. 

Typical Responsibilities:

  • Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all vehicles, equipment and trailers, including  rail equipment, etc.  Initiates schedule changes to accomplish established goals and objectives.        

  • Recommend changes and development of operating plans, procedures and SOPs.

  • Analyzes data to establish servicing and replacement criteria. 

  • Maintain record of time and materials used on jobs and ensure job orders are complete

  • Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, and meeting completion dates.

  • Review work as required to document specific needs (materials, supplies, instructions, etc.)

  • Responsible for developing, administering, and evaluating the shop's  budget while maintaining parts inventory. 

  • Ensure work is performed based on dispatched service or daily/weekly work schedules

  • Initiates requisitions for all repair or replacement parts.

  • Reads and understands Task Hazard Analysis for identifying risks to health and safety during job specific tasks in the workplace.

  • Responsible for reporting potential real environmental concerns to the Environmental Service.

  • Routinely prepares all shop correspondence and reports.

  • Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.

  • Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

  • May be required to work extra hours during work week or weekends

  • Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.

  • Performs other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned.

  • May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level of difficulty than those listed above.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

  • Minimum four (4) years direct experience in maintaining various equipment and vehicles with one (1) year of supervisory experience. Automotive supervisory and equipment maintenance experience preferred.

  • Must have knowledge of MHE and variety of various equipment repair, large, small, mobile and diesel.

  • Ability to develop, implement, and coordinate policies and procedures involving the operation and maintenance of all equipment and vehicles.

  • Ability to develop and train employees in the various technical and specialized areas.

  • Able to create and maintain budget.                    

  • Must be able to operate a computerized based terminal and be computer literate in common software applications to operate general office equipment.

  • Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. Perform safety sensitive duties.

  • Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications as required by the Master Training Plan.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver’s license. 

  • Must also be able to obtain and maintain a clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and be favorably vetted through the NCIC III System.  

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. 

                                                                                   

​Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified technical or trade training highly desirable. 

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security inv

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