Heavy Equipment Mechanic

V2X Inc; Rzeszów; On-site; PLN 194,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc is recruiting a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain military and civilian wheeled equipment. You will work with a team of mechanics and radar technicians in a shop and field maintenance setting, following safety protocols and quality standards.

The role requires experience with diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repair of heavy and light wheeled platforms. You will handle service, inspection, and overhaul tasks, and participate in equipment testing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in wheeled equipment maintenance.
• Proficient in servicing, troubleshooting and repairing wheeled equipment.
• Familiar with electronic technical manuals.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a CAC within three months of employment.
• Graduate of US Army 94 series or equivalent.
• Customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wheeled vehicles and trailers equipment.
• Inspects, tests, and operates wheeled equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air; disassembles and reassembles components.
• Disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstall components and accessories.
• Disposes of hazardous materials and waste per standards.
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services wheeled equipment for maintenance purposes.
• Practices good housekeeping and safety at all times.
• Works with repair and test equipment including welders, torches, and gauges.
• Assists Radar Technicians with installation, maintenance and repair of Radar systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet objectives.
• Duties may change due to contractual requirements.

Skills

Wheeled maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electronic manuals

US citizen

Driver's license

CAC clearance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Micrometers & gauges

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic (HEM) is responsible for the diagnostic and repairs of military/civilian light, medium and heavy wheeled equipment. Works within a team of other mechanics and radar technicians. Troubleshoots malfunctions, and repair, rebuild and maintain heavy equipment. Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantle and reassemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replace defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and test overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.

Responsibilities

Major Job Activities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wheeled vehicles and trailers equipment.
• Inspects, tests, and operates wheeled equipment (commercial and military) to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, disassembles and assembles malfunctioning accessories and components.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstall components and accessories.
• Disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services wheeled equipment for maintenance purposes.
• Practices good housekeeping, property accountability control, Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety at all times.
• Additional responsibilities include working with a variety of repair and test equipment including welders, torches, pressure testers, electrical testers and various other test equipment.
• Assists Radar Technicians as required with installation, maintenance and repair of Radar systems as needed with training and direction provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.
• The Heavy Equipment Mechanic receives guidance and direction as necessary from the Program Manager, FSR and/or Maintenance/Radar Technician Lead with regards on policies, directives and professional development.
• Job duties and responsibilities may change due to contractual requirements.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

• Extensive use of basic shop equipment, diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and lifting devices. Steel toe shoes are required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas while work is being conducted. Such PPE includes, but is not limited to: face mask (covering nose and mouth), head, foot, hand, vision and hearing protective devices.
• Periodic use of computer systems and multi-function devices (MFD).

Working Environment

• Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the outdoors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic condition.
• Work will mostly be performed in a field maintenance environment inside a fabric maintenance facility. The facility is environmentally controlled, hours are generally 8/day x 5 days a week; however, overtime may be required given the gravity of the mission and schedule. Candidates must be flexible and committed to working the required hours to support this effort.
• Work requires stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolong sitting and occasional working in cramped and awkward position.
• Frequent exposure to conditions of inclement weather, extreme heat and cold, high/low humidity, blowing sand and dust, and working in confined spaces and at heights.

Physical Activities

• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and stairs, as well as bend, twist, and squad for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Function in conditions of inclement weather, extreme heat and cold, high/low humidity, blowing sand and dust, and working in confined spaces and at heights.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in wheeled equipment maintenance or equivalent.
• Must be proficient in servicing, troubleshooting and repairing military and civilian wheeled equipment.
• Must be familiar with the use of electronic technical manuals.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC),within three months of employment.

Desired Skills

• Graduate of US Army 94 series or other service equivalent.
• Customer Service skills preferred.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.