Heavy Equipment Mechanic (5J100)

Akima; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the United States to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy mobile equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The role involves diagnosing issues, testing, inspections, and supporting rebuild operations on site.

The position may require operating CDL Class A vehicles for testing and obtaining a forklift license; on-site work with a team, using precision tools to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires 1–5 years of on-the-job training or informal training with experienced workers; an apprenticeship may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, overhaul, alignment, diagnosis and testing in bay or line operations.
• Services wheeled and tracked heavy mobile equipment and related components.
• Disassembles equipment by removing engines, transmissions and other assemblies.
• Determines methods for disassembly and organizes parts for storage or reclamation.
• Reconditions equipment by replacing or overhauling parts and major assemblies.
• Installs and adjusts mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots and tests to identify defects and serviceability.
• Prepares vehicles for final inspection with tune-ups and replacements.
• Uses precision tools and conducts road tests; may operate CDL class A vehicles for testing.
• May obtain forklift license upon request.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy mobile equipment and vehicle systems, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Diagnoses issues, conducts testing and inspections, and uses specialized tools to ensure equipment functionality and readiness. Supports rebuild operations, road testing, and final inspections, with potential requirements to operate vehicles (CDL) and equipment such as forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs full range of maintenance processes including disassembly, repair, overhaul, modification, alignment, diagnosis, and testing in bay or line operations.
• Services wheeled and tracked heavy mobile equipment, heavy-duty transport trailers, missile/electronic system components, and related equipment.
• Disassembles equipment by removing engines, transmissions, final drives, and other assemblies/components.
• Determines appropriate methods for disassembly and organizes parts for storage or reclamation based on condition.
• Reconditions equipment by replacing or overhauling parts, components, and major assemblies
• Installs, connects, and adjusts mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs modifications, repairs, and adjustments before and after installation on vehicles.
• Conducts diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting to determine serviceability and identify defects/malfunctions.
• Prepares vehicles for final inspection through tune-ups, repairs, replacements, and adjustments.
• Uses precision tools such as vacuum gauges, voltmeters, ohmmeters, micrometers, and other specialized equipment.
• Assembles heavy-duty hydraulic systems and evaluates component serviceability.
• Disassembles, inspects, repairs, reassembles components, and performs road tests.
• Troubleshoots and presents completed vehicles for inspection.
• Supports assembly line rebuild operations or works as part of a rebuild crew as needed.
• May be required to obtain and use a CDL Class A to operate vehicles for testing purposes.
• Will obtain a forklift license upon request.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires 1–5 years of training both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced. workers, a recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Job ID 2026-26279

Work Type On-Site

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.