Heavy Equipment Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–6 years of experience in automotive or general equipment maintenance, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing military and civilian wheeled equipment.
• Ability to lead a mobile maintenance team through day-to-day logistical requirements for servicing and repairing tactical, non-tactical, commercial, and construction equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems and components on construction equipment, tracked vehicles, lawn equipment, and other small-engine systems in accordance with applicable procedures and publications.
• Ability to operate electronic devices to enter hours worked on timecards and complete assigned company training.
• Must pass a standard background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted REAL ID state driver’s license and maintain driving privileges aboard Fort Benning Installation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI Tier 1 Public Trust.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or U.S. Passport.
• Must provide a general mechanic’s tool set; tools must comply with OSHA requirements and may be inspected upon arrival.
• Must wear steel-toe shoes and use required PPE in designated work areas.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, bend, twist, and squat for prolonged periods, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work additional hours when mission requirements call for it.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service skills.
• Applicant-furnished, serviceable tools appropriate for the required duties and compliant with OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians, clerks, and inspectors in daily equipment maintenance operations.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance according to applicable Technical Manuals and service/lube criteria, including weekly and monthly PMCS.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions and perform field-level maintenance on vehicle systems, components, and major assemblies, including engines, transmissions, power trains, environmental control systems, fuel systems, suspension, steering, hydraulics, fire suppression, armament, turret drive, and fire control systems.
• Perform vehicle test drives and test components and systems using diagnostic equipment.
• Use, maintain, and handle shop power tools.
• Follow repair procedures in Maintenance Allocation Charts and USG and OEM technical manuals; test and adjust repaired systems to military performance specifications.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication, and tune-ups.
• Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear using measuring tools and gauges.
• Perform battlefield damage assessment and repair.
• Use the Automated Logistics Information System and maintain equipment records.
• Maintain good housekeeping and property accountability.
• Adhere to safety and risk-assessment requirements and ensure shop environmental and hazardous-material concerns comply with applicable requirements.
• Maintain excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.