Maintenance Mechanic

UIC Alaska•Kingsland, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Mechanic (SWFLANT-2026-25921): Bowhead seeks to network with a Maintenance Mechanic to support Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT). NWS mission requires the use of well-maintained and available tactical vehicles that transport security personnel and equipment in support of security operations and responses to security incidents over varying types of roads and in all weather conditions on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay GA (NSB KINGS BAY).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Assigned and certified to perform maintenance, towing, and repair on the AFVs used at SUBASE Kings Bay.
At least two (2) years of experience in a vehicle service facility.
Demonstrated experience in wiring, electronics, automotive mechanical repairs, welding, and machine shop fundamentals.
Qualified to perform maintenance on: Ford 6.0L, 6.4L, and 6.7L diesel engines; M1151, M1141, and M1116 HMMWV V-8 turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engines; and large truck class Caterpillar diesel engines.
A current, valid state-issued driver's license is required for the operation of the AFVs on base by the Contractor.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.
Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

One, or all, of the mechanics may have additional duties of assisting with Supply/Logistics or ordering and receiving parts, provided all additional duties are directly related to this contract.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair for all AFVs per the respective manufacturer's technical specifications utilizing ASE Master Technicians or equivalent.
Hold a current certification or documentation of equivalent industry experience to perform maintenance on installed engines within each vehicle.
Perform structural welding and cutting on ferrous and nonferrous materials.
Conduct diagnostics of diesel engines and electronic equipment.
Repairs, rebuilds or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion AFV.
Diagnoses the source of trouble and determines the extent of repairs required.
Replaces worn or broken parts.
Grinds and adjusts valves.
Overhauls transmissions.
Repairs fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
Other duties as assigned.