Defense Vehicle Mechanic: Field & Systems Expert

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team at FT Hood, Texas, on the ALECS program. The role provides maintenance support for multiple vehicle families globally.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and 6 years of automotive maintenance experience, with ability to pass drug screening and possess a valid driver's license. Occasional travel to US/OCONUS locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of automotive maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance operations, including performance of maintenance and repair of commercial or military equipment.
• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver's License for the location in which the work will be performed, a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Research, plans, designs and develops new applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
• Reviews contractor's standards, specifications and other documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements.
• Designs, repairs or reviews gas and diesel engines, simple mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and/or instrumentation systems using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure systems meet required specifications.
• Gathers and correlates basic data and performs routine engineering research and development assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests in order to develop new applications or upgrade existing hardware.
• Guides and assists technicians in fabrication and installation of simple mechanical and related equipment and routine systems in order to ensure conformance of product and systems with engineering design and customer specifications.
• May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or improve equipment or system function.
• May review and correct drawings to ensure that products are in accordance with proper engineering techniques and specifications.
• Tasks may require physical abilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team at FT Hood, Texas, on the ALECS program. The role provides maintenance support for multiple vehicle families globally.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and 6 years of automotive maintenance experience, with ability to pass drug screening and possess a valid driver's license. Occasional travel to US/OCONUS locations may be required.