Heavy Equipment Mechanic (82nd CAB)

V2X•Fayetteville, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic works under the guidance of the Team Lead and Supervisor. The position performs scheduled and unscheduled repairs, operates and inspects commercial and military construction equipment, and works on tactical vehicles and other non-tactical equipment. Equipment may include tractors, graders, front loaders, bulldozers, forklifts, scrapers, riding lawn mowers, Ford, Peterbilt and International vehicles, generators, heating units, lift controllers, ATVs and sweepers. Duties include troubleshooting and diagnosing defects; examining parts for damage or excessive wear; repairing or replacing parts; and servicing, repairing, rebuilding, overhauling and maintaining equipment and major assemblies and components, including engines, transmissions, fuel injection, hydraulic, ignition and electrical systems. Work is generally conducted in a shop, with some work outdoors and possible exposure to extreme climatic conditions, confined spaces and heights. The role requires use of shop and diagnostic equipment, hand, power and air tools, lifting devices and protective equipment. The employee must provide serviceable OSHA-compliant tools appropriate for the work. A normal work week is 40 hours over five days, with additional hours required when mission needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to six years of experience in wheeled equipment maintenance or equivalent.
Valid REAL ID state driver's license with no restrictions.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI Tier 1 Public Trust.
Proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or U.S. passport.
Ability to maintain driving privileges aboard the Fort Bragg Installation.
Must provide serviceable, OSHA-compliant tools appropriate for the required duties; tools must meet OSHA Regulations 1910 Subpart P.
Must be willing to work additional hours when mission requires.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and bend, twist and squat for prolonged periods.
Ability to pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in inclement weather, extreme heat and cold, high or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wheeled vehicles, trailers and equipment.
Inspect, test and operate commercial and military wheeled equipment to assess serviceability and proper operation.
Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant and compressed air.
Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning accessories and components.
Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble and reinstall components and accessories.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment defects; examine parts for damage or excessive wear and repair or replace parts as needed.
Service, repair, rebuild, overhaul and maintain equipment, major assemblies and components, including engines, transmissions, fuel injection systems, hydraulic systems, ignition systems and electrical systems.
Dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable 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 and operational objectives.