Armored Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic, Government Secret Clearance Required

GD Information Technology•Springfield, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Armored Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic maintains the serviceability of contingency fleet and armored vehicles pending shipment to posts worldwide. The role inspects selected vehicles, reports findings and required actions to the team, and supports the Armored Vehicle Branch. The mechanic develops technical solutions to common problems and refers serious or unusual issues to the Program Manager. The position carries out daily operations at the armored vehicle repair facility, including receiving vehicles from manufacturers and armoring companies, preparing vehicles for overseas shipment, and traveling temporarily worldwide to repair armored vehicle mechanical systems. The mechanic diagnoses and repairs vehicles independently, using technical manuals, specifications, and accepted industry practices. Work includes major and minor repairs to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) systems and armor-specific remediation, such as partial vehicle disassembly and assembly, cutting and fitting transparent and opaque armor, welding and fastening armor components, and removing or installing run-flat tire devices. The mechanic troubleshoots problems resulting from harsh environmental conditions or the added weight of armor systems, recommends design changes based on repair solutions, tests OEM and aftermarket parts and systems, and evaluates manufacturer products using field inspection data. The position prepares detailed reports on repairs and diagnostic work and records maintenance requirements and costs in a web-enabled application. On temporary domestic and overseas assignments, the mechanic may work independently or lead a team to complete the mission. This is an onsite position in Springfield, Virginia, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License and know how to operate a heavy-duty recovery vehicle. The listed likely hourly rate is $27.20–$36.80; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
U.S. citizenship required.
Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.
Knowledge of operating a heavy-duty recovery vehicle.
Knowledge of adjustments and alignments required to repair and maintain armor components of DS vehicles throughout their useful life.
Knowledge of automotive repair tools, including computerized vehicle manufacturer diagnostic tools, specialty glass tools, pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding torches, jacks, and hoists.
Knowledge of factory electronic systems found in DS vehicles.
Ability to plan, diagnose, and complete complex repair assignments supporting the armored vehicle repair facility.
Ability to test OEM and aftermarket automotive parts and systems to verify their functionality.
Effective oral and written communication skills for briefings, repair mission planning, and management reports.

Responsibilities

Maintain the serviceability of contingency fleet and armored vehicles pending shipment to posts worldwide.
Inspect selected vehicles and report findings and necessary actions to the team.
Carry out daily operations of the armored vehicle repair facility.
Travel temporarily, domestically and worldwide, to repair mechanical systems on armored vehicles.
Receive vehicles from manufacturers and armoring companies and prepare vehicles for overseas shipment.
Develop solutions to recurring problems with DS armored vehicles and suggest design changes based on those solutions.
Diagnose and repair DS armored vehicles, independently assessing the best course of action using technical manuals, specifications, and accepted industry practices.
Troubleshoot issues caused by harsh environmental conditions or the weight of armored system installations.
Perform major and minor automotive repairs to OEM systems and armor-specific remediation, including vehicle disassembly and assembly, cutting and fitting armor materials, welding and fastening armor components, and removing or installing run-flat devices.
Test OEM and aftermarket automotive parts and systems to ensure correct operation.
Prepare detailed reports on repair actions and diagnostic work for domestic and overseas vehicle models.
Compare field inspection data and recommend an overall assessment of manufacturers’ products.
Enter maintenance requirements and track repair and maintenance costs associated with DEAV repairs in a web-enabled application.
Act independently or as a lead team member on temporary duty assignments, ensuring mission completion.
Refer serious or unusual technical problems to the Program Manager.