OverviewJob Title: Operating Engineer (OE)- 3rd Shift Location: Arnold AFB TNJob Family Code: Function/Branch: O & M/Model ShopDirectorate: Test OpsPosition Type: Regular Full-TimePay Type: WageGrade: A21Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 - $42.71Posting closes on August 11, 2026 @ 11:59PM CSTJob SummaryThe successful candidate will under the general supervision perform technical, mechanical, electrical and manual work in the testing, operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an engineering test facility.
Job Duties:- Prepares plant equipment for operations
- Troubleshoot equipment in case of malfunctions
- Operate plant equipment during tests
- Install and maintain facility systems
- Accomplishes maintenance and servicing to place and keep test facility equipment in operation
- Uses a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipment
- Instructs less experienced lower grade craftsmen
- It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
- Perform other duties as required
Basic Qualifications:- Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
- Four years of experience as an Operating Engineer in the working section of an aeronautical test facility operations or progressive experience in the trade may be substituted for the required experience - progressive experience is defined as a mechanical background supporting large plant systems such as boilers, chillers, compressors, etc.; large hydraulic systems with operating pressures above 1500 psi; high and/or low pressure process control valves; evaporators; and/or compressed air or water systems
- Working knowledge of computers
- Valid State Driver's License
- Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate Forklifts, JLGs, and Overhead Cranes
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
- Current U. S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications- Active Secret clearance
- Ability to operate forklifts
What We Offer- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Vacation and Sick Leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.
$38.44 - $42.71 at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.
