Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Akima; Jolon (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CBA benefits under Collective Bargain-

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work on Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a range of heavy machinery, with duties including welding and assisting with assembly/disassembly.

You’ll work indoor and outdoor environments with periodic overtime and must bring your own tools. The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience, knowledge of AR 750-1, and a valid CDL.

Qualifications

• 5+ years heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army maintenance procedures (AR 750-1).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malfunctions and repair power equipment such as cranes and bulldozers.
• Operate and inspect machines, diagnose defects, dismantle and reassemble components.
• Weld broken parts and assist with assembly and disassembly.
• Work indoors and outdoors; overtime and varying weather.
• Duties may change with notice.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Army maintenance procedures (AR 750-1)

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CDL

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work in Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. 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.
• Candidate will have a valid and current Commercial Driver’s License.

Job ID

2026-26503

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

39.04

Benefits

• CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.