Expeditionary Tactical & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Seventh Dimension, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veteran-friendly employer in Virginia Beach seeks an Expeditionary Tactical & Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for maintaining and repairing tactical and expeditionary vehicles. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of military maintenance experience and an active Secret Security Clearance. Key responsibilities include performing vehicle maintenance and documentation, with specific expertise in platforms from manufacturers like Oshkosh and AM General. Strong communication skills and the ability to lift heavy equipment are essential. This position supports mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years at an intermediate or depot level military maintenance facility.
• Experience maintaining tactical and expeditionary vehicles.
• Compliance with hazardous material, safety, and facility access procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on tactical and expeditionary vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and braking systems.
• Document labor and maintenance actions.

Skills

Active Secret Security Clearance

Proficiency using Asset Works Fleet Focus

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Education

ASE certification in diesel engines

Tools

Tools required for maintenance

Job description

Position: Expeditionary Tactical & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Type: Full-time

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Travel: 10%

Contingent Upon Award

Position Summary

The Expeditionary Tactical & Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing NSW tactical, expeditionary, and heavy equipment platforms in shop and field environments. This role supports mission critical readiness by performing intermediate level and field level maintenance on tactical vehicles manufactured by OEMs such as Oshkosh, AM General, Mack, International, and Freightliner. The mechanic operates with minimal supervision and provides cross support to automotive and heavy equipment maintenance efforts based on operational priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on tactical and expeditionary vehicles
• Conduct intermediate level and field level repairs with minimal supervision
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, drivetrains, suspension, steering, and braking systems
• Support expeditionary and deployed maintenance operations
• Cross support automotive and heavy equipment maintenance as required
• Perform inspections and corrective actions identified during maintenance cycles
• Document labor, parts, and maintenance actions in Fleet Focus
• Operate Government vehicles in official performance of duties
• Follow NAVFAC P300, P480, OEM guidance, and NSW maintenance standards

Required Qualifications

• Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain installation access credentials
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• U.S. citizenship required
• Minimum 5 years at an intermediate or depot level military maintenance facility, or E6–E7 equivalent military experience
• Experience maintaining tactical and expeditionary vehicles
• Ability to maintain platforms manufactured by Oshkosh, AM General, Mack, International, and Freightliner
• Proficiency using Asset Works Fleet Focus or similar maintenance management systems
• Certification: ASE certification in diesel engines plus at least one additional heavy truck or tactical vehicle category (ASE requirement may be waived with 5 years as a depot level shop lead mechanic or supervisor)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Compliance with hazardous material, safety, and facility access procedures
• Compliance with drugfree workforce requirements
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing on vehicles and equipment
• Work in motor pool, shop, and field environments
• Exposure to noise, fuels, lubricants, exhaust, weather, and rugged terrain

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

EEO Statement

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.