Equipment Specialist/Technician

Cherokee Federal

South Carolina

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Other benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Equipment Specialist/Technician to maintain and manage NIIS and Force Protection systems across CONUS/OCONUS locations. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, safety compliance, and accurate MIS updates on assets and spares.

A high school diploma and 3+ years FP experience are required, with travel and a Secret clearance as prerequisites. The position offers full-time benefits and a starting salary range of $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on FP equipment maintenance experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Radiation Certification (RSO) preferred.
Active US Passport or ability to obtain within 3–6 months.
Willingness to travel OCONUS and within the AOR.
Active Secret Clearance verifiable in JPAS.
Must pass drug screen, medical clearance and background check.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on FP equipment per TOs and OEM manuals.
Carry out inspections, repairs, and identify maintenance trends.
Handle electrical, hydraulics, glass, X-ray, and A/C repair tasks.
Conduct routine servicing to prevent breakdowns and interruptions.
Troubleshoot faults and assess disposition of equipment.
Prioritize daily work orders by importance.
Communicate faults and best practices to management for peak performance CONUS/OCONUS.
Update MIS with assets and spare parts; support inventory management between locations.
Adhere to safety regulations; perform equipment checks to prevent hazards.
Complete daily reports and OEM paperwork; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active Secret Clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIS

Job description

Equipment Specialist/Technician

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

The Equipment Specialist/Technician will perform maintenance, inventory management, and equipment dispositions on primarily the following equipment: Non-Intrusive Inspection Systems (NIIS) such as vehicle, personnel and baggage scanners; barriers, Skywatch Towers, Armored Gate Houses, and other assorted Force Protection equipment in the AFCENT AOR.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Equipment Specialist/ Technician: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Equipment Specialist/ Technician Responsibilities Include

Perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all equipment IAW Technical Orders and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) commercial manuals. Perform inspections, equipment modifications, repairs, and identify trends.
Maintenance and repair tasks will require competency with electrical, hydraulics, glass replacement/repair, X-ray, and air conditioning.
Carries out routine servicing of equipment as part of measures to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions, which could interrupt or halt production activities.
Troubleshoots equipment to determine specific malfunctioning issues and assess them accordingly; evaluates and recommends equipment for disposition as appropriate.
Prioritizes daily work orders according to level of importance.
Communicates with management to inform them about equipment faults and Best Management Practices/maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance for equipment located CONUS and OCONUS
Perform updates in the management information system (MIS) recording assets and spare parts as part of the larger inventory reduction and rectification effort. Supports the overall inventory management between CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Abides by safety regulations during manufacturing activities; performs equipment checks to prevent mechanical hazards which could cause harm to operators and workers.
Completing daily reports or as assigned, OEM checklist and requirements documentation on preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Equipment Specialist/ Technician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience working as a technician performing preventative, corrective and repairs services on Force Protection (FP) equipment
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Preferred Radiation Certification (RSO)
Must have an active US Passport or be able to attain within 3-6 months of hire
Willing and able to travel Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) if requested
Willing and able to travel within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) if requested
An Active Secret Clearance is required; verifiable in JPAS
Must successfully pass a drug screen, medical clearance, and a background check
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal