Heavy Equipment Mechanic

MANTECH • Killeen, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join its vehicle sustainment team in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The selected candidate will provide maintenance support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

The role involves researching, planning, designing, and developing applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems; reviewing contractor standards and documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements; and designing, repairing, or reviewing engines and mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, or instrumentation systems. The mechanic also conducts routine engineering research and development, assists technicians with fabrication and installation, and may evaluate field installations or review drawings. Tasks may require physical abilities.

The position is onsite and full time. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance before starting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years of automotive maintenance experience.
• Experience in maintenance operations, including maintaining and repairing commercial or military equipment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver's license for the location where the work will be performed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance before starting.
• Ability to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch, kneel, push, pull, and reach.
• Ability to work in high-noise areas.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and small parts.
• Ability to work with computers and CRTs and type on a computer keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial or military experience with light- or heavy-duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, generators, power plants, aircraft, or other diesel- or gasoline-powered equipment or vehicles.
• Willingness to travel to various U.S. or OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design, and develop applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
• Review contractor standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements.
• Design, repair, or review gas and diesel engines and mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, or instrumentation systems to ensure they meet required specifications.
• Gather and correlate basic data and perform routine engineering research and development assignments, including calculations and relatively simple tests, to develop applications or upgrade hardware.
• Guide and assist technicians in fabricating and installing simple mechanical and related equipment and routine systems to ensure conformance with engineering designs and customer specifications.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or improve equipment or system function, as needed.
• Review and correct drawings to ensure products conform to proper engineering techniques and specifications, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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