Field Service Mechanic

Ricardo plc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo Defense is seeking skilled Field Service Mechanics for remote positions at U.S. Army bases. Successful candidates will install modifications and perform maintenance on combat vehicles. This role values military experience and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability

401k with Company Match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment service/repair.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and testing vehicle component upgrades.
• Identifying maintenance risks of equipment.
• Following OSHA safety procedures.

Skills

Automotive Systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Technical Certification

Job description

Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Ricardo Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Ricardo Defense is a 3x recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.

Ricardo Defense's Field Service department is expanding. We have openings for Field Service Mechanics at various United States Army depots across the United States and outside the continental United States.

We are seeking skilled automotive mechanics who can travel to US Army Bases to install combat vehicle modifications and performance upgrades on the HMMWV or perform level one maintenance on the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). These Field Service Mechanics must be strong mechanics with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot automotive systems quickly and efficiently.

This is a 100% remote position with candidates placed at these bases for six months to a year at a time. Ricardo Defense covers airfare, lodging, rental car, gas, as well as a daily per diem while at these locations.

The starting salary for the Field Service Mechanic position is $60,000 annually plus benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installing, maintaining, and testing vehicle component upgrades
• Identifying maintenance risks of equipment
• Cleaning, adjusting, and repairing vehicle systems
• Installing and testing products for quality assurance
• Using hand, air, and impact tools, general shop equipment, and following OSHA safety procedures

Requirements:

• Experience in government contracting or military experience is a plus
• Military occupational specialties such as 91B, 63B, or equivalent are preferred
• Technical certification or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Minimum of five years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment service/repair, including brakes, drive train, and suspension components
• Ability to follow carefully planned procedures dictated by Field Support Representatives

Ricardo Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Why Ricardo Defense:

At Ricardo Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.

Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile, we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government. Ricardo Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Ricardo Defense provides services and solutions to empower those who protect us.

Ricardo Defense Inc. is a proud recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Ricardo Defense Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic traits, or any other characteristic protected by law.