Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Primetech llc; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Primetech llc is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Ayer, Massachusetts. This role involves analyzing malfunctions, maintaining, and repairing power equipment such as cranes and bulldozers. The candidate should have experience with military vehicles, be familiar with safety protocols, and possess a diploma or equivalent vocational training.

This position requires physical stamina, attention to safety, and can involve working in various conditions. Candidates are expected to manage maintenance logs and maintain strong relationships with clients while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with heavy-duty military vehicles.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform common math tasks.
• Skilled in planning, executing, and multitasking work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malfunctions and repair various heavy equipment.
• Manage maintenance procedures and supervise employees.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.
• Weld broken parts and maintain mining machinery.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electronic components inspection

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational Technical School certificate

Job description

The non-exempt job classification is covered under The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). Service employees are compensated per the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that are set by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division's WDs 29 CFR Part 541 and 29 CFR 4.163(f).

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. This worker operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.

Essential Functions

• Manage maintenance activities and/or equipment operation at the local places of performance.
• Develop maintenance procedures, ensure implementation, allocate workload, supervise contractor employees, and monitor equipment status.
• Monitor and manage relationships with the customer.
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.
• Ensure health and safety policies adherence.
• Analyze malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintain power equipment.
• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantle and reassemble equipment.
• Weld broken parts and structural members.
• Direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned in association with established Management and Contract Compliance Plan and workload requirements.
• Adhere to PTi quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• May be required to attend the Government provided Section 608/609 certification training.
• Must be available during operating hours.
• May be required to be available up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during key events and increased OPTEMPO.
• Mandatory drug testing as required.
• May be required to handle equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Able to exert moderate physical effort in the loading, unloading, and arranging of equipment/supplies as applicable.
• Work inside and/or outside in dirty and dusty environments, and occasionally be exposed to hot, cold, damp, and drafty weather conditions while handling equipment/supplies.
• Able to perform work on hard or uneven surfaces.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience inspecting and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic components on a wide variety of heavy‑duty military vehicles using computerized diagnostic equipment, and repairing, cleaning, and replacing defective parts of components and systems.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in planning, controlling, executing, multi‑tasking and being responsible for the successful completion of work requirements.
• Ability to effectively read and write in English, comprehend written instructions, perform common mathematical tasks, and communicate effectively.

Certificate, License, Registration, Etc.

• Certificate from a Vocational Technical School for vehicle or equipment mechanic, or graduation from any Vehicle, Equipment, or Power Generation Mechanic Advanced Individual Training (AIT) e.g., 91 Series MOS or other DOD equivalent training.
• Valid driver’s U.S. State issued Class A CDL.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance applicable to the position and/or military Common Access Card within 30 days if required.
• Completion of contractual and company mandated trainings applicable to position.

Education

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Military experience.

PTi maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment and random substance abuse testing and background verification checks. PTi is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.