Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Akima; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Fort Hood, TX. The role emphasizes diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining large equipment used in construction and mining contexts.

The position involves indoor/outdoor work with potential overtime; requires 5+ years of maintenance experience, knowledge of US Army procedures, and the ability to pass drug tests and a Tier-1 background investigation. Must bring own tools.

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment (cranes, shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, etc.).
• Operates and inspects machines to diagnose defects, disassembles and reassembles equipment with hoists and hand tools; tests overhauled equipment for efficiency.
• Welds broken parts and may direct workers in cleaning, assembly, and disassembly; may repair mining machinery and related equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors; climate and weather exposure.
• Overtime as needed; outdoor work with heat, dust, cold and inclement conditions.
• Duties may evolve; description not exhaustive.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

US Army maintenance procedures (AR 750

Verbal and written communication

Drug test & background screening

Tier-1 investigation eligibility

Own tools

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work in Fort Hood, TX.

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

2026-21560

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.

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.

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.