Heavy Equipment Mechanic (82nd CAB)

V2X • Fayetteville, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic (HEM) is responsible for diagnosing and repairing military and civilian light, medium, and heavy wheeled equipment. The mechanic works as part of a team and troubleshoots malfunctions, services and operates wheeled equipment, and uses diagnostic instruments and hand tools.

The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspects and tests equipment for serviceability, services vehicles with fluids and compressed air, and repairs or replaces components and accessories. It also includes handling hazardous materials and waste in compliance with environmental regulations, maintaining housekeeping and property accountability, preventing Foreign Object Damage, and following safety practices. The position uses shop, diagnostic, test, and lifting equipment; the applicant must provide serviceable OSHA-compliant tools appropriate to the duties.

Work is generally conducted in a shop, but may also take place outdoors and in conditions involving extreme temperatures, inclement weather, blowing sand or dust, confined spaces, and heights. The normal work week is 40 hours over five days, with additional hours required when the mission requires. The job requires physical activity including climbing, bending, twisting, squatting, prolonged standing or sitting, and pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three to six years of experience in wheeled equipment maintenance or equivalent.
• Proficiency in servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing military and civilian wheeled equipment.
• Familiarity with electronic technical manuals.
• Provide serviceable, OSHA-compliant tools appropriate for the required duties and compliant with OSHA Regulations 1910 Subpart P.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Hold a valid REAL ID State Driver’s License with no restrictions.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a NACI Tier 1 Public Trust.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or U.S. Passport.
• Maintain driving privileges aboard the Fort Bragg Installation.
• Be able to climb ladders and stairs, bend, twist, and squat for prolonged periods.
• Be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in inclement weather, extreme heat and cold, varying humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, and at heights.
• Be willing to work additional hours when mission requirements demand.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wheeled vehicles and trailer equipment.
• Inspect, test, and operate commercial and military wheeled equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation.
• Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
• Disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall malfunctioning components and accessories.
• Dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Operate, clean, inspect, and service wheeled equipment for maintenance purposes.
• Practice good housekeeping, property accountability, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.
• Use repair and test equipment, including Maintenance Support Device MSD-V3/V4, pressure testers, electrical testers, and other test equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational or operational objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED