VEWSS Expeditionary Tactical & Heavy Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
The Expeditionary Tactical & Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing NSW tactical, expeditionary, and heavy equipment platforms in shop and field environments. This role supports mission critical readiness by performing intermediate level and field level maintenance on tactical vehicles manufactured by OEMs such as Oshkosh, AM General, Mack, International, and Freightliner. The mechanic operates with minimal supervision and provides cross support to automotive and heavy equipment maintenance efforts based on operational priorities.
Requirements
- Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain installation access credentials
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 5 years at an intermediate or depot level military maintenance facility, or E6–E7 equivalent military experience
- Experience maintaining tactical and expeditionary vehicles
- Ability to maintain platforms manufactured by Oshkosh, AM General, Mack, International, and Freightliner
- Proficiency using Asset Works Fleet Focus or similar maintenance management systems
- Certification: ASE certification in diesel engines plus at least one additional heavy truck or tactical vehicle category (ASE requirement may be waived with 5 years as a depot level shop lead mechanic or supervisor)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing on vehicles and equipment
- Work in motor pool, shop, and field environments
- Exposure to noise, fuels, lubricants, exhaust, weather, and rugged terrain
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repair on tactical and expeditionary vehicles
- Conduct intermediate level and field level repairs with minimal supervision
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines, drivetrains, suspension, steering, and braking systems
- Support expeditionary and deployed maintenance operations
- Cross support automotive and heavy equipment maintenance as required
- Perform inspections and corrective actions identified during maintenance cycles
- Document labor, parts, and maintenance actions in Fleet Focus
- Operate Government vehicles in official performance of duties
- Follow NAVFAC P300, P480, OEM guidance, and NSW maintenance standards
- Compliance with hazardous material, safety, and facility access procedures
- Compliance with drugfree workforce requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
