Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Akima; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support activities at Fort Hood, TX. You will repair and overhaul a variety of heavy machinery, inspect operation, and ensure safety and reliability in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Minimum 5+ years experience, knowledge of Army maintenance procedures, and the ability to pass drug and background checks are required. Valid tools and a strong work ethic are essential for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Knowledgeable in U.S. Army maintenance procedures and AR 750-1.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 Investigation result.
• Ability to bring and use own tools.
• High School Diploma / GED preferred.
• Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds and bending, squatting, reaching.

Responsibilities

• Analyses malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment (cranes, shovels, bulldozers, pumps, etc.).
• Operates and inspects machines to diagnose defects and tests overhauled equipment.
• Welds broken parts and may direct helpers in cleaning and assembly/disassembly.
• Works indoors and outdoors; overtime and exposure to heat, dust, and weather.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Own tools

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

ASE Certification

Army MOS 91

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work in Fort Hood, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

Responsibilities

• 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, pneumatic tools, and tracked/wheeled vehicles.

• 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 insure 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 and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.

• This position involves working both indoors and outdoors.

• Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years heavy equipment maintenance experience.

• Knowledgeable in U.S. Army maintenance procedures and AR 750-1.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.

• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 Investigation result.

• Ability to bring and use own tools.

• High School Diploma / GED preferred.

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.

Desired Qualifications

• ASE Certification.

• U.S. Army 91 series MOS qualification or civilian equivalent.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver License with Passenger Endorsement.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Compensation: $26.38.
• Hourly Health & Welfare Benefit: $5.09.

Job ID

2026-23148

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.