Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Volk Airfield, WI

Leo Tech, LLC; Camp Douglas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Government holidays

Vacation and Sick time

Job summary

Leo Tech, LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic based in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The mechanic will analyze malfunctions and maintain various power equipment including cranes and bulldozers. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, dismantling, and reassembling equipment. A minimum of three years' experience and a favorable security clearance are required. Preferred qualifications include ASE certifications and military electronics background. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in vehicle mechanic services.
• Ability to manually lift equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Skill in using diagnostic and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malfunctions and repair power equipment.
• Operate and inspect machinery to diagnose defects.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical proficiency

Electrical systems understanding

Hydraulic system knowledge

Tools

Engine analyzers

Dynamometers

Exhaust analyzers

Job description

What we offer:

Knowing that the employees are the lifeblood and reason Leo Tech exists, we offer full‑time employees many benefits that other companies may not. This includes medical, dental, vision, short‑and long‑term disability, Telemedicine, and voluntary life insurance. We provide our employees with a $50,000 Group Life Insurance policy, paid for by the company. We also have a 401K plan for employees to contribute. All full‑time employees also received eleven paid Government holidays per year. Employees receive Vacation and Sick time in accordance with the Contract requirements.

Scope of work:

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 ensure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, and may coordinate workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with the assembly and disassembly of equipment.

Requirements:

Personnel must possess or be able to obtain a favorable security clearance before the start of work.

A minimum of three years' experience in vehicle mechanic services in either gasoline or diesel engines and related vehicle systems such as electrical, hydraulic, air systems, heating & air conditioning (HVAC), to include powertrain, steering, suspension, and braking.

Ability to manually lift equipment and components weighing 20 to 60 pounds. Occasionally, will manually lift items weighing 75 pounds and, with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices, over 100 pounds.

Skill in using and interpreting results of a wide range of diagnostic and test equipment, i.e., engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum and fuel pump testers, injector testers, ignition tuners, tachometers, ammeters, and ohmmeters.

Preferred:

A background in military or civilian electronics is highly desirable.

Associated Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications highly recommended.

Ability to use technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics and similar guides to make repair and modifications.

Physically able to operate the unit's small forklift and become certified.

Leo Tech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Drug‑Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.