Field Service Tech M109 Artillery Systems Paladin 26-00368

Contract Professionals, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) seeks a Field Modification Team Member / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support field operations on military vehicle platforms from Fort Bliss, TX. You will perform maintenance, retrofits and system upgrades to ensure readiness in domestic and international environments.

Responsibilities include servicing power systems, installing modification kits, testing vehicles, and reading engineering drawings. Travel and U.S. citizenship are required for assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance on military vehicle platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical docs and work instructions.
• Proven track record in maintaining complex heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on power plants, engines, fuel systems and electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Install modifications and retrofits on M109A7 and M992A3 platforms.
• Operate and test combat vehicles per requirements.
• Read and interpret work instructions and drawings.
• Disassemble and reassemble vehicles and subsystems.
• Use fabrication methods including welding and painting.

Skills

M109A7 maintenance

M992A3 maintenance

Travel ability

Technical reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Location: Ft Bliss, TX must be able to travel as needed

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

About the Role

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), a veteran-owned recruiting firm, is seeking an experienced Field Modification Team Member / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support field operations on military vehicle platforms. In this role, you’ll perform maintenance, retrofits, and system upgrades on tracked combat vehicles, ensuring mission readiness and performance reliability in both domestic and international environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on power plants, engine fuel systems, air induction systems, exhaust, cooling, and electrical/hydraulic systems
• Install modifications and retrofits on M109A7 and or M992A3 platforms (and other related combat vehicles)
• Operate and perform testing on combat vehicles as required
• Read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and safety documentation
• Disassemble and reassemble combat vehicles and subsystems
• Use specialized tooling and fabrication methods, including cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, welding, and painting
• Assemble and install modification kits and apply software or firmware updates
• Troubleshoot and repair vehicle faults to restore functionality
• Maintain accountability and serviceability of assigned tools and equipment
• Communicate work status and documentation through reports and MS Office applications

Required Qualifications

• Experience with M109A7 and M992A3 military vehicle maintenance
• Former U.S. Army MOS 63 or 91 series (or equivalent military occupational specialty)
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing complex heavy equipment or military systems
• Ability to travel
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and work instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• U.S. Citizenship required

Why Join CPI?

Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 option (every other Friday off)

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning staffing firm connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens. NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.