SpaceX

Launch Pad Technician (Civil) – Level 4/5 – Night Shift

Starbase, TX, United States

Full Time

2 hours ago

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Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

LAUNCH PAD TECHNICIAN (CIVIL) – LEVEL 4/5 – NIGHT SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures
Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment
Move and position raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment
Support inspection and maintenance of excavators, backhoe, bulldozers, graders, or loaders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional experience working hands-on with heavy equipment, heavy equipment operations and/or production maintenance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience installing civil infrastructure projects such as underground utilities
Experience working with excavators, loaders, motor graders, dozers, or trenchers
Experience performing area, volume and grade calculations in the field
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience with mechanical repairs and troubleshooting
Commercial Driver’s license (CDL)
Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work day shift (6AM - 6PM) or night shift (6PM - 6AM)
Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain 
Work hours depend on site priorities and may require extended hours; flexibility required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.