Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (Multi-Purpose Mechanic)

ITC Defense Corp.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Defense Corp. is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic in El Paso, TX to deliver field-level maintenance for U.S. Army equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience and must hold an active Secret Clearance.

This position involves a range of responsibilities, including maintenance on tactical vehicles and power generation equipment. Support for deployments and unusual working hours is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of air conditioning repair principles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform field/sustainment maintenance on tactical utilities.
• Repair and overhaul electrical components and systems.
• Provide technical guidance to Soldiers.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Repairing electrical systems

Deployment readiness

Compliance with Army Regulations

Maintenance of power generation equipment

Education

4+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Location: El Paso, TX

Position: Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (Multi-Purpose Mechanic)

ITC Defense is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (Multi-Purpose Mechanic) to provide field-level and sustainment maintenance support for tactical vehicles, power generation equipment, and associated systems in support of U.S. Army air and missile defense operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining equipment readiness, supporting operational requirements, and ensuring mission success in both garrison and deployed environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance professional with experience troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems and the flexibility to support worldwide operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs Field/Sustainment maintenance on tactical utility, precise/tactical power generation sets, internal combustion engines, and associated items of equipment
• Repairs/overhauls starters, alternators, generators, fuel injectors, voltage regulators, switches, control circuits, etc.
• Maintains (inspects, repairs, tests and adjusts) gasoline engine systems, bottle cleaning/charging stations, air conditioner electrical systems, air conditioner vapor systems, refrigeration unit electrical systems
• Provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties
• Maintains wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and MHE systems to include; use of applicable references, inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting and testing of wheeled vehicles and MHE systems; Subsystems and components such as power plant/packs, compression ignition engines and engine fuel systems, air induction and exhaust systems and cooling systems; vehicle chassis and powertrain components including, frame cross members, clutches assemblies, transmissions, transfers, final drives, propeller shaft assemblies, brake systems, steering systems, suspensions systems, fifth wheel assemblies, and hydraulic systems
• Conducts in-process inspection/troubleshooting procedures on hydraulic system and fuel system components
• Maintains (inspects, repairs, tests and adjusts) gasoline engine systems, air conditioner electrical systems, air conditioner vapor systems, refrigeration unit electrical systems, portable heater fuel/electrical systems
• Other duties as assigned
• Supports extended hours and an extended work week as required in conjunction with system readiness, training events, and test events, as required
• Supports scheduled and expeditionary deployments and rotations with a minimum of 120 hours’ notice. Will deploy as Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force IAW DoDI 3020.41 and AR 715-9. These deployments and rotations may include transportation via Military Air, Military Charter, CONUS Replacement Center, or Commercial means. Living conditions may be limited to military or commercial tents, cots or bunk beds, and potentially inconsistent power/heating/air-conditioning. Will be required to work shifts to support 24/7 operations as required by the unit’s mission. Rations will either be provided by U.S. or Host Nation personnel or employee may be otherwise compensated.
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Has 4 or more years of relevant experience
• Must demonstrate compliance with Army Regulations for Deployment to all Areas of Responsibility prior to start - to include the standards outlined in USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual Unit Deployment Policy, MOD-18
• Ability to obtain and maintain Commercial Driver’s License
• Valid Passport
• Willing to travel or deploy as called to any location with little to no prior notice
• Knowledge of basic automotive principles
• Knowledge of air conditioning repair and maintenance principles
• Knowledge of power generation repair and maintenance principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Commercial Driver’s License
• Previous deployment experience
• Previous experience with THAAD or similar air defense system
• PMCS experience
• Experience driving forklift
• Mastery of power generation repair and maintenance
• Mastery of Air Conditioning repair and maintenance