Combat Vehicle Mechanic (SCA)

General Dynamics Land Systems; Tillicum (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Washington state is seeking a Combat Vehicle Mechanic for the Retrofit department. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnose issues, and retrofit Stryker family vehicles.

Responsibilities include installing retrofit kits, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting field and facility maintenance. A high school diploma is required; 3–5 years in tactical vehicles with Stryker experience is preferred. Travel CONUS/OCONUS is possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of mechanic experience on tactical vehicles; Stryker experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS and to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install retrofit kits per provided instructions.
• Perform scheduled maintenance per manufacturer IETM to extend vehicle life.
• Execute unscheduled maintenance and address emergent issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electronic, and software systems on Stryker vehicles.
• Maintain safety per OSHA/ANSI/ASME standards and FAR compliance.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Dexterity

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Job description

The Combat Vehicle Mechanic in the Retrofit department performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and retrofit (improve invulnerability and survivability) on the Army’s Stryker family of vehicles (FOVs) or components pursuant to applicable contracts within the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Install retrofit kits according to instructions provided.
• Scheduled maintenance: Periodic and preventative manufacturer (in accordance with the IETM) required maintenance to extend the life of the vehicle and/or performing upgrades as mandated during a designated period of time by customer.
• Unscheduled maintenance: The emergent, corrective or restorative maintenance requirements not previously planned or programmed but require prompt attention and must be added to, integrated with, or substituted for previously scheduled workloads.
• Troubleshooting: Systematically identifying issues and problems within the complex mechanical systems, electronics, computers and software systems within the Stryker family of vehicles.
• Meeting safety requirements with OSHA, ANSI and ASME industrial standards, compliance and technical training, administrative duties to meet contract obligations and organizational requirements, adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance.
• Other duties as may be required / assigned.

Position Requirements

• Completion of High School / GED required, Associate degree preferred or equivalent technical certification.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years mechanic experience of performing maintenance on tactical/combat vehicles, with Stryker vehicle experience preferred.
• Stryker Vehicle experience preferred.
• Military school trained wheel vehicle mechanic (such as US Army MOSs 63B, 63S, 63W or 63B MCM or USMC MOSs 2147, 3521, 3522, 3524) preferred. Experience on Stryker, LAV 2.5 or LAV III desirable. Documented commercial training and/or experience acceptable. Field experience preferred.
• Occasional work in confined space within vehicle interior.
• Work in improved and unimproved maintenance facilities as well as field environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and organize/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to foster and enhance teaming environment.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks within multiple workstations.
• Demonstrated good housekeeping skills and ability to convey such practices to team members.
• Ability to work extensive extended hours in a fast paced, challenging, high-pressure environment.
• Must meet and maintain ASR guidelines as described in Standard Practice 2-644
• Dexterity in fingers of both hand
• Carry 70lbs (tool box or parts) up to 50'.
• Multicultural work experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to all military installations in which the work is performed.

Position Hourly Rate: $38.19 Position Incentive: Hired applicant may be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Benefits Offered: Employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for the SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate, which will vary, based on the employee’s choice of benefit elections. The SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate ranges from $0.00 to $5.09. Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 56 hours of sick time per year and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.