Heavy Equipment Mechanic, White Sands, NM

Technica • White Sands, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Technica LLC seeks to hire a Heavy Equipment Mechanic on a Government contract supporting the White Sands Test Center (WSTC) mission at WSMR, NM. This role performs field and sustainment-level maintenance in support of the WSTC mission across the WSMR Area of Responsibility (AOR). The mechanic will conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Non-Standard Equipment (NSE), tactical wheel vehicles, heavy equipment, and material handling equipment (MHE). The position also executes recovery operations and supports mission readiness in both garrison and remote field/range environments. The role operates in accordance with the Materiel Maintenance Division (MMD), utilizes GCSS-Army and DA maintenance forms to document work and maintain accountability, and ensures all equipment is operationally ready to support Test Center and customer mission requirements. The mechanic will deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism across all tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of military or commercial heavy equipment systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to a federal/military installation.
• Must pass background screening and drug testing requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in field and industrial environments, including extreme weather conditions (heat, wind, rain, snow, and blowing sand).
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods, including a minimum of two continuous hours.
• Must be capable of climbing equipment and working at heights up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military experience (MOS 63/91 series).
• Defense contracting experience in maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs field and sustainment-level maintenance in support of the WSTC mission across the WSMR Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Non-Standard Equipment (NSE), tactical wheel vehicles, heavy equipment, and material handling equipment (MHE).
• Executes recovery operations and supports mission readiness in both garrison and remote field/range environments.
• Operates in accordance with the Materiel Maintenance Division (MMD).
• Utilizes GCSS-Army and DA maintenance forms to document work and maintain accountability.
• Ensures all equipment is operationally ready to support Test Center and customer mission requirements.
• Delivers exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism across all tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed