Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Field Deployable & Travel‑Ready

KBR Careers

Gulfport (MS)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and seeks a Mechanic (Engineer Heavy Equip) to perform high level maintenance on diesel and gasoline construction equipment and train junior mechanics.

Travel up to 70% is required; candidate must be deployable within 72 hours, hold a US citizenship, and possess a CAC and a valid driver's license. KBR offers competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.
Four years of directly related work experience.
Complete the Basic Engineer Program Mechanics Course, or equivalent.
Complete the Engineer Equipment Chief Course, or equivalent.
Must maintain a valid passport.
Must have valid State Drivers License.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to comply with all established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position.
Travel required up to 70% of the time.
Must be deployable within 72 hours.
U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Base Access.

Responsibilities

Performs high level preventative maintenance and repairs to diesel engines and gasoline and diesel driven construction equipment such as tractors, power shovels, road machinery, air compressors, concrete mixers and other engine driven or towed construction equipment.
Provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower level mechanics and assists higher level mechanics.
Performs other tasks as reasonably assigned.