Vehicle Equipment Technician

Red River Science & Technology•Fort Knox, KY

About The Position

Position Summary Perform maintenance and repair activities on various vehicles and pieces of equipment including but not limited to heavy equipment, tactical and non-tactical heavy-duty trucks, semi-tractors, KALMARs and material handling equipment, i.e., 4000lb to a 40 Ton Forklifts, M4Ks, Atlas M270s, Dozers (D7G), graders, Heavy Duty Agricultural Equipment, compressors, air compressors, and ground support equipment, generators, water/hydraulic pumps, electrical systems, fuel and exhaust systems. Essential Functions of the Position Perform diagnostic tests using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment or special tools. analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. Operates, inspects and repairs hydraulic-operated transmissions and attachments, hydraulic cylinders, drive trains, tracked vehicle, heavy-duty truck suspension and steering systems. Operates and utilizes an assortment of tools to perform repairs that include power, pneumatic, and machinery such as grinding machines, presses, torch-cutting equipment, jacks and hoists to lift and move large components. Operates, inspects, and repairs brake systems to include heavy duty air brake, single and double chamber air brake units. Familiar with reading schematics diagrams for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines. Performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. All work is accomplished IAW with the applicable Army regulations, DA PAMs, Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Repair Manuals, and Company procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, which may include travel to and assisting at other sites to accommodate applicant flow.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience and excellent understanding of mechanical equipment and theory of operation of cranes, tactical vehicles, electrical systems, generators, automotive, HVAC maintenance and other heavy equipment, vehicle repair, electrical, heating systems and diesel maintenance.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic tests using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment or special tools.
Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.
Operates, inspects and repairs hydraulic-operated transmissions and attachments, hydraulic cylinders, drive trains, tracked vehicle, heavy-duty truck suspension and steering systems.
Operates and utilizes an assortment of tools to perform repairs that include power, pneumatic, and machinery such as grinding machines, presses, torch-cutting equipment, jacks and hoists to lift and move large components.
Operates, inspects, and repairs brake systems to include heavy duty air brake, single and double chamber air brake units.
Familiar with reading schematics diagrams for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
Performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
All work is accomplished IAW with the applicable Army regulations, DA PAMs, Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Repair Manuals, and Company procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, which may include travel to and assisting at other sites to accommodate applicant flow.