Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Wheel Shop) - Colorado Springs, CO

VetJobs•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, including cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. The mechanic operates and inspects equipment to diagnose defects; dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools; examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges; replaces defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions; and tests overhauled equipment for operating efficiency. The role may also involve welding broken parts and structural members, directing workers who assist with parts cleaning and equipment assembly or disassembly, and repairing, adjusting, and maintaining mining machinery. The position performs overhaul, repair, and service of combat vehicles, material handling equipment, and heavy combat/engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment maintenance levels. Work must meet applicable standards and requirements in technical manuals, ETMs, and local SOPs. The mechanic also services fleet and commercial equipment, performs work-order inspections, and ensures tools, materials, equipment, and supplies are used properly.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Training in equipment maintenance and management procedures at the DS/GS level of maintenance.
At least 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance at the journeyman level.
Commercial experience working on heavy and light vehicles.

Responsibilities

Perform overhaul, repair, and service of combat vehicles, material handling equipment, and heavy combat/engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment maintenance levels.
Ensure work quality and use required tools and materials.
Ensure completed work conforms to standards and requirements in technical manuals, ETMs, and local SOPs.
Analyze malfunctions and conduct repairs and service to return equipment to fully mission capable (FMC) condition.
Repair forklifts, bucket loaders, excavators, motor graders, VAC trucks, tractors, lawn-cutting equipment, and water tankers.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, and use scanners on commercial vehicle fleets.
Perform initial, in-process, and final inspections of work orders.
Ensure equipment and supplies are utilized properly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead Mechanic.