DoD SkillBridge: Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. - Amarillo, TX; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average pay

Benefits package (medical/dental/vi s

401K match

Generous PTO/Holidays

Short/Long Term Disability

Growth opportunities

Paid training

Family-owned and Operated

Health and Wellness

Uniforms Provided

Boots Provided

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. in Amarillo, TX, is seeking transitioning service members for the DoD SkillBridge Heavy Equipment Service Technician/Mechanic internship.

You will gain hands-on training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction equipment while you learn Kirby-Smith shop operations and safety standards. This safety-sensitive program offers hands-on mentorship, uniforms and PPE, paid training, benefits, and a potential path to full-time employment upon separation.

Qualifications

• Active-duty service member eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program with 180 days or fewer remaining before separation.
• Military experience in a mechanical/technical field preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains heavy construction equipment under supervision.
• Reads and interprets manuals, wiring diagrams, and service bulletins.
• Uses diagnostic software and tools to identify issues and document work.
• Maintains clean and safe work area and communicates status with team.
• Participates in on-the-job training and shadows experienced technicians.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Safety conscious

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. in Amarillo, TX, is seeking transitioning service members for the DoD SkillBridge Heavy Equipment Service Technician/Mechanic internship.

You will gain hands-on training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction equipment while you learn Kirby-Smith shop operations and safety standards. This safety-sensitive program offers hands-on mentorship, uniforms and PPE, paid training, benefits, and a potential path to full-time employment upon separation.