Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Field Overhaul & Diagnostics

Akima; Colorado Springs (CO); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and voluntary benefits

Vacation, holidays, sick leave

Zusammenfassung

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to analyze malfunctions, repair, rebuild and maintain power equipment including cranes, shovels, bulldozers and conveyors. The role requires diagnosing defects, disassembling and reassembling equipment, and testing for peak performance on a range of heavy machinery.

The successful candidate will inspect components, replace subassemblies like transmissions, and perform welding as needed, while directing helpers in cleaning

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent with training in equipment maintenance procedures at DS/GS level.
• 3+ years of journeyman level equipment maintenance experience on heavy/light vehicles.

Aufgaben

• Overhaul, repair and service heavy equipment including power shovels, bulldozers and excavators.
• Inspect work orders for quality and compliance with manuals and SOPs.
• Diagnose malfunctions and conduct repairs on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Repair forklifts, loaders and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot using electrical schematics and vehicle scanners.
• Perform initial, in-process and final inspections of work orders.

Kenntnisse

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems understanding

Mechanical aptitude

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent with equipment maintenance training (DS/GS)

Tools

Micrometers and gauges

Scanners

Hoists and hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic 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 and pneumatic tools. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of overhaul, repair and service of combat vehicles, material handling equipment and heavy combat/engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment levels of maintenance. Ensures quality of work and required tools and materials are to be used.
• Ensures work is complete and conforms to standards and requirements IAW technical manuals, ETM’S, and local SOPs.
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions, conduct repairs and services FMC.
• Worker will also repair forklifts, bucket loaders, excavators, motor graders, VAC trucks, tractors, lawn cutting equipment and water tankers.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and understand electrical, hydraulic schematics, and use scanners on commercial vehicle fleets.
• Performs initial, in-process and final inspections of work orders.
• Assures that equipment and supplies are utilized properly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead mechanic.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent with training in equipment maintenance and management procedures at the DS/GS level of maintenance.
• Experience:3+ years, experience in equipment maintenance at the journeyman level. Commercial experience on Heavy/light vehicles.

Job ID

2026-26314
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

33.74
Health & Welfare

5.09
Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.
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.