Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Combat Systems, Lead/TI (Pass-Back)

Akima; Fort Cavazos (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Combat Systems, Lead/Technical Inspector to serve at Fort Hood, TX. The role involves diagnosing malfunctions, repairing power equipment including Abrams tanks and Paladins, and supervising other mechanics in a military combat system setting.

Qualified candidates have 12+ years of combat system maintenance, Army procedures experience, and the ability to pass drug tests and background checks.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years maintenance experience on a required combat system (Bradley, Tank, Paladin).
• Operator level knowledge of system capabilities and procedures to operate combat systems.
• Experience in U.S. Army maintenance procedures and AR 750-1.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and obtain and maintain a CAC.
• Ability to bring and use own tools.

Aufgaben

• Diagnose trouble sources and determine repairs; replace worn components on hull and turret.
• Educate and supervise non-specialized mechanics to ensure quality repairs.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is typically required.
• Identification as LEAD adds administrative duties such as accountability, timekeeping, reporting, and safety enforcement.

Kenntnisse

Maintenance experience

Leadership/oversight

Troubleshooting

Tool handling

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

Formal apprenticeship or equivalent

US Army MOS 91/63 qualification

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Own tools

Jobbeschreibung

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Combat Systems, Lead/Technicial Inspector to work in Fort Hood, TX.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Combat Systems, Lead/Technical Inspector analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, Bulldozers, Bradley’s, Abrams tanks, Paladins, pumps, compressors, pneumatic tools, and tracked/wheeled vehicles. 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 insure operating efficiency. May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust and maintain machinery, such as Abrams, Bradley’s and Paladins. This Mechanic must be specialized through education and experience in a military combat system which would include Bradley’s, Tanks or Paladins hull and turret operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required, replacing worn or broken components on both hull and turret of specific combat systems.
• Educating and providing oversight to non-specialized mechanics to ensure quality services and repairs.
• Requires well rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Identification as LEAD, adds administrative duties to the standard labor category. Administrative duties include personnel accountability, timekeeping, drafting and submitting reports, creating a safety culture, and enforcing company/contract requirements and standards.

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

• 12+ years maintenance experience on a required combat system (Bradley, Tank, Paladin).
• Operator level knowledge of system capabilities and procedures to operate combat systems.
• Experience in U.S. Army maintenance procedures and AR 750-1.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and obtain and maintain a CAC.
• Ability to bring and use own tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• 7+ years maintenance supervisory experience.
• US Army MOS 91/63 series qualification.
• ASE Certified Preferred.
• HVAC EPA Tech Cert 608/609.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement.
• High School Diploma / GED.

Physical Demands:

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly Compensation: $28.38.
• Hourly Health & Welfare: $5.09.

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.