Peraton Hiring for General Maintenance Worker at Rio Grande City, TX Full Time

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Applies working technical knowledge to the overall aerostat system operations and maintenance that may

be accomplished by following instructions and procedures addressing routine activities.

• Qualified to operate the aerostat launch/recovery control systems including their backup systems.
• Under supervision, performs corrective and preventive maintenance activities on the aerostat

pressure control subsystems, power subsystems, mechanical and hydraulic subsystems, aerostat

hardware and rigging, tether subsystem, and aerostat envelope.

• May require supervision to perform operation and maintenance of enclosed mooring system and

winch vehicles, site power generators, stand motor vehicles, special man-lift vehicles, and fork

lifts.

• Assists with all aerostat system pre-flight and post-flight checks and aerostat system inspections

as required.

• Assists with operations and maintenance of compressed-gas equipment, including helium

transfers to the aerostat for inflation and replenishment purposes.

• Performs corrosion control and site facilities maintenance.
• Functions as a key member of the flight crew for inflation, deflation, launch, recovery, and in-flight

activities.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

• Personal computer, printer, and other general office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Exterior and interior work environments, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work various work shifts as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Work requires the ability to perform the following physical activities: walking, standing, stooping,

bending, twisting, crawling, reaching, lifting, sitting, and squatting. Work may require walking,

standing, sitting and working in confined spaces or at high elevations for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school or GED Diploma required.
• Certifications must be attained/maintained as assigned.
• Successfully completed Background Investigation with a Favorable Suitability Determination

preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years’ mechanical maintenance experience.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license required.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must be able to visually distinguish colors.
• Proof of U.S. residency required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• This position requires the candidate to obtain and maintain a position of public trust. In order to

obtain this position, you must currently be a U.S. Citizen and U.S. Resident and be able to show

proof of citizenship and residency.

HS 2-4 Years