Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Pinon Canyon)

Akima, LLC•Trinidad, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment and heavy machinery. The role includes inspecting and operating equipment to identify defects; dismantling and reassembling equipment with hoists and hand tools; examining components for damage or excessive wear; replacing defective engines and subassemblies; and testing overhauled equipment for operating efficiency. The mechanic may weld broken parts and structural members, direct workers assisting with equipment cleaning and assembly, and repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery. The position performs overhaul, repair, and servicing of combat vehicles, material handling equipment, and heavy combat and engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment maintenance levels. Work also includes commercial and other equipment such as forklifts, bucket loaders, excavators, motor graders, vacuum trucks, tractors, lawn-cutting equipment, and water tankers. The mechanic troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems, uses electrical and hydraulic schematics and fleet scanners, and inspects work orders at initial, in-process, and final stages. Work is generally conducted in a shop, with some outdoor work and potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Deployment with a military unit may be required for training exercises.

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.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stoop, climb, and stand or sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to deploy with a military unit if required during a training exercise down range or at a National Training Center.
Must wear steel-toe shoes at all times.
Must comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and published company work rules.
Must use required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Responsibilities

Perform overhaul, repair, and service of combat vehicles, material handling equipment, and heavy combat and engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment maintenance levels.
Analyze malfunctions and conduct repairs and service to return equipment to full mission-capable condition.
Repair forklifts, bucket loaders, excavators, motor graders, vacuum trucks, tractors, lawn-cutting equipment, and water tankers.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems; understand electrical and hydraulic schematics; and use scanners on commercial vehicle fleets.
Operate and inspect machines or 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, as needed, direct workers who clean parts or assist with equipment assembly and disassembly.
Ensure work quality and use required tools and materials.
Ensure completed work conforms to standards and requirements in technical manuals, ETMs, and local SOPs.
Perform initial, in-process, and final inspections of work orders.
Ensure equipment and supplies are used properly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead Mechanic.