Heavy Equipment Mechanic, White Sands, NM

Technica-LLC; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Technica LLC seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for a government contract at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The role focuses on field and sustainment maintenance of NSE, tactical wheels, heavy equipment, and MHE across the WSMR AOR.

You will document work using GCSS-Army/DA forms and ensure equipment readiness to support Test Center missions. Candidates need 3+ years of related experience and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of military or commercial heavy equipment systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for more than 3 years for CAC/NACI eligibility.
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Subject to monthly random drug testing under the contract drug-free workplace program.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in field and industrial environments, including extreme weather conditions (heat, wind, rain, snow, and blowing sand).
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods, including a minimum of two continuous hours.
• Must be capable of climbing equipment and working at heights up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
• Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as mission requirements dictate.

Responsibilities

• Performs field and sustainment-level maintenance in support of the WSTC mission across the WSMR Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Non-Standard Equipment (NSE), tactical wheel vehicles, heavy equipment, and material handling equipment (MHE).
• Execute recovery operations and supports mission readiness in both garrison and remote field/range environments.
• Utilizes GCSS-Army and Department of the Army (DA) maintenance forms to document work and maintain accountability.
• Ensures all equipment is operationally ready to support Test Center and customer mission requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism across all tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GCSS-Army

DA maintenance forms

Job description

Technica LLC seeks to recruit for the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic on a government contract with a place of performance at White Sands Missile Range, NM.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs field and sustainment-level maintenance in support of the WSTC mission across the WSMR Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Non-Standard Equipment (NSE), tactical wheel vehicles, heavy equipment, and material handling equipment (MHE).
• Execute recovery operations and supports mission readiness in both garrison and remote field/range environments.
• Utilizes GCSS-Army and Department of the Army (DA) maintenance forms to document work and maintain accountability.
• Ensures all equipment is operationally ready to support Test Center and customer mission requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism across all tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of military or commercial heavy equipment systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for more than 3 years for CAC/NACI eligibility.
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Subject to monthly random drug testing under the contract drug-free workplace program.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in field and industrial environments, including extreme weather conditions (heat, wind, rain, snow, and blowing sand).
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods, including a minimum of two continuous hours.
• Must be capable of climbing equipment and working at heights up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
• Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as mission requirements dictate.

Desired Qualifications:

• U.S. Army MOS 91B/91S (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) or MOS 91A background; civilian equivalent experience on equivalent equipment accepted.
• Prior experience on a DoD contract servicing and repairing military equipment
• CDL preferred for operational flexibility in moving fleet equipment.
• Prior experience working in a DoD contract maintenance environment on a military installation.