Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Wheel Shop)

Akima, LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic diagnoses 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 identify defects; dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools; inspects 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 mechanic may weld broken parts and structural members, direct workers assisting with cleaning, assembly, or disassembly, and repair mining machinery. This role performs overhaul, repair, and service of combat vehicles, material handling equipment, and heavy combat and engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment maintenance levels. Work includes repairing forklifts, bucket loaders, excavators, motor graders, VAC trucks, tractors, lawn-cutting equipment, and water tankers. The mechanic troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems, interprets electrical and hydraulic schematics, and uses scanners on commercial vehicle fleets. Work is performed on-site. The stated pay rate is $33.74, with $5.09 for Health & Welfare.

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 and engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment maintenance levels.
Ensure work quality and use required tools and materials.
Ensure work is complete and complies with technical manuals, ETMs, and local SOPs.
Analyze equipment malfunctions and conduct repairs and services to return equipment to full mission capable (FMC) status.
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.
Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects; dismantle and reassemble equipment; inspect parts for damage or excessive wear; replace defective engines and subassemblies; and test overhauled equipment.
Weld broken parts and structural members, and potentially direct workers assisting with cleaning, assembly, or disassembly of equipment.