CCT Vehicle Maintenance Tech (C-17 TS)

Drgok; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drgok at Altus AFB is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance technician to perform scheduled, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance on diverse military vehicles and support equipment. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems, including C-17 training devices.

Responsibilities include welding, fabrication, glass work, and equipment modifications, with emphasis on safe procedures, accurate records, and readiness of training platforms.

Qualifications

• Technical College Degree or certificate in automotive, diesel, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, aviation maintenance, or related field.
• 2 years of related hands-on experience, or a total of 4 years when combined with technical education.
• Preferred experience maintaining military vehicles, heavy equipment, aircraft support equipment, or C-17 training devices.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and applicable test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and associated systems.
• Determines mechanical condition of vehicles using visual, auditory, and test-equipment-based analysis.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, emissions, and fuel-delivery systems; removes and installs electrical components.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, and reinstalls gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel engines and components.
• Designs and manufactures mounted equipment such as seats, pintle hook mounts, and towing connections.
• Performs oxyacetylene, gas-shielded, and arc welding to repair vehicle parts and accessories.
• Cuts, grinds, bevels, and installs laminated automotive glass and Plexiglas; replaces curved glass with factory components.
• Supports the operation and readiness of C-17 cargo compartment and loadmaster training devices.
• Inspects and evaluates vehicles and equipment to determine repair needs or disposition.
• Ensures shop equipment is inspected, unserviceable tools are removed, and hazardous waste procedures are followed.
• Performs corrosion control, winterization, storage, and shipment inspections.
• Calibrates pumps, meters, proportioning devices, and limiting devices.
• Adjusts clutches, drive chains, tension devices, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, and control linkages.
• Aligns bearing loads, gear tooth contact, backlash; times injection pumps and accessory gear trains.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinates with instructors and other program personnel to support training requirements.
• Ensures maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with equipment modifications, repairs, and configuration changes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Welding

Metalworking

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Technical College Degree or certificate in automotive, diesel, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, aviation maintenance, or related technical field

Tools

Diagnostic test equipment

Aircraft maintenance tools

Job description

Description

INCUMBENTS ONLY

Locations: Altus AFB

• Performs scheduled, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and associated systems.
• Determines mechanical condition of vehicles using visual, auditory, and test-equipment-based analysis.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, emissions, and fuel-delivery systems; removes and installs electrical components.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, and reinstalls gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel engines and components.
• Designs and manufactures mounted equipment such as seats, pintle hook mounts, and towing connections.
• Performs oxyacetylene, gas-shielded, and arc welding to repair vehicle parts and accessories.
• Cuts, grinds, bevels, and installs laminated automotive glass and Plexiglas; replaces curved glass with factory components.
• Supports the operation and readiness of C-17 cargo compartment and loadmaster training devices.
• Inspects and evaluates vehicles and equipment to determine repair needs or disposition.
• Ensures shop equipment is inspected, unserviceable tools are removed, and hazardous waste procedures are followed.
• Performs corrosion control, winterization, storage, and shipment inspections.
• Calibrates pumps, meters, proportioning devices, and limiting devices.
• Adjusts clutches, drive chains, tension devices, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, and control linkages.
• Aligns bearing loads, gear tooth contact, backlash; times injection pumps and accessory gear trains.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinates with instructors and other program personnel to support training requirements.
• Ensures maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with equipment modifications, repairs, and configuration changes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidate must currently be sitting in the position to be considered for this role.
• Candidate must currently be performing the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Position requires a Technical College Degree or certificate in automotive, diesel, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, aviation maintenance, or a related technical field.
• 2 years of related hands‑on experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and related work experience totaling a minimum of 4 years.
• Previous experience maintaining military vehicles, heavy equipment, aircraft support equipment, or C-17 training devices is preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and applicable test equipment.
• Skilled in welding, metalworking, and use of specialized tools and lubricants.
• Ability to interpret layout drawings, schematics, diagrams, and technical publications required.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills required.
• Candidate must meet all applicable position, program, and site requirements.