Heavy Equipment Vehicle Mechanics

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. in Temple, TX is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support modification and maintenance on Bradley combat vehicles. This hands-on role will troubleshoot, repair, and install retrofits to keep systems at peak performance to meet mission requirements.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and experience on Bradley or similar vehicles, with strong mechanical skills and the ability to work safely in heights or confined spaces.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working on Bradley vehicles or similar combat vehicle systems.
• Basic computer proficiency for reporting and documentation.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Physically capable of performing all essential job functions, including working at heights and in confined spaces, and carrying a 30 lb personal tool bag.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair combat vehicles and associated systems.
• Perform modification work per MWOs and directives.
• Collaborate with the modification team to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Install retrofit kits and implement vehicle upgrades per engineering and safety guidelines.
• Represent the company and its services in a professional, team-oriented manner.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and report status to team leads.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Bradley Vehicles Location: Temple, TX Job Type: Full-time, Contract

About the Role

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support modification and maintenance operations on Bradley combat vehicles and related platforms. In this hands-on role, you’ll perform troubleshooting, repairs, and modification work, ensuring systems operate at peak performance to meet mission requirements. Will consider other wheel or track or ASE certified Mechanics

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair combat vehicles and associated systems
• Perform modification work in accordance with Modification Work Orders (MWOs) and team directives
• Collaborate with the modification team to complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately
• Install retrofit kits and implement vehicle upgrades per engineering and safety guidelines
• Represent the company and its services in a professional, team-oriented manner
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and report status to team leads

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working on Bradley vehicles or similar combat vehicle systems
• Basic computer proficiency for reporting and documentation
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Physically capable of performing all essential job functions, including:
• Working at heights and in confined spaces
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Carrying a personal tool bag weighing up to 30 lbs

Preferred Experience/Certifications

• Aluminum GMAW (MIG) welding with valid certifications
• Forklift operation
• Overhead crane operation

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.