Transport Technician - Level 4
On-siteMcGregor, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the safe transport of flight hardware and modules between SpaceX facilities, supervising the entire crew including logistics technicians, tiller operators, and contracted vendors. Review all transportation documentation prior to departure, develop contingency plans, and serve as the primary point of contact for in-transit decisions such as route adjustments or driver changes. Utilize heavy equipment to load, unload, and stage hardware while coordinating with the master production schedule to ensure resource alignment. Oversee daily inspections, security briefings, and procedural documentation, then develop work instructions and best practices to improve safety and efficiency. Track key performance metrics including on-time delivery and safety incidents, while identifying improvements to transportation systems. Travel with assigned flight hardware at all times during long-haul transports.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience working with load transport and inventory processes
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with preparing loads, rigging, and packaging
- Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed based on operational needs
- Must be available to travel up to 40% of the time
- Valid driver's license
- Must be bridge (overhead) crane certified within the first 180 days
- Ability to successfully pass U.S. Air Force background checks required for access to Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Vandenberg, California
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted and perform physical activities such as stooping, bending, crawling, and maneuvering in tight or confined spaces
- Ability to safely work in confined spaces and operate heavy equipment and machinery
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with overhead cranes and general lifting procedures
- Knowledge and experience in transport equipment (tractor and trailer) design and maintenance
- Experience with scheduling and production work instructions to manufacture hardware
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with and troubleshooting high-pressure systems
- Experience working in a challenging and fast-paced environment
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