Mechanical Technician

JT4•Dugway, UT

11d

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician analyzes equipment malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains ground support equipment, parts, accessories, and systems. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance and repair on heavy equipment and mechanical and hydraulic components, including bearings and motors. The technician also tests overhauled equipment, services equipment fluids and compressed air, maintains maintenance records, and supports external fuel and grounding systems. The position requires following applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies, including regulations for hazardous materials and waste. Work is typically in an office environment but includes outdoor duties in natural weather, potential exposure to grease or oil on working surfaces, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. The employee must work independently with minimal supervision, may work duty days exceeding eight hours and shift or weekend schedules, and may be required to travel. A government vehicle may be used as needed. Tasking supports a Federal Government contract requiring U.S. citizenship. The candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and hold a valid state-issued driver's license. Failure to obtain or maintain required clearance, licenses, or certifications may affect continued employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited two-year technical mechanical institution or equivalent, or have one to eight years of job-related experience.
Capable of operating heavy equipment.
Able to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.
Hold a valid state-issued driver's license.
U.S. citizenship is required for the Federal Government contract tasking.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to work duty days exceeding eight hours and perform shift and weekend work as required.
Able to meet the position's physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and, in general, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions using electronic, digital, and hand tools to diagnose defects.
Dismantle and examine parts for damage or excessive wear.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance and repair on heavy equipment, parts, accessories, systems, and mechanical and hydraulic components, including bearings and motors.
Repair, adjust, or replace defective engines and subassemblies.
Repair corrosion, weld broken parts and structural components, and apply paint or other protective coatings and finishes to equipment.
Reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Realign equipment and re-torque it to required specifications.
Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
Maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions.
Maintain external fuel and grounding systems.
Dispose of hazardous material and waste in accordance with state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.