Heavy Vehicle Mechanic at Amentum Anchorage, AK

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in Anchorage, AK. This role involves the operation, repair, and maintenance of heavy power construction equipment. Candidates should have experience in performing heavy equipment maintenance activities and hold a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, repairs of hydraulic systems, and engagement with mission partners on maintenance statuses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of heavy automotive repair, safety adherence, and possess excellent diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Licensed or trained to operate applicable heavy equipment.
• Skilled in replacing major components and parts on construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy equipment maintenance activities, including installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct mobile maintenance duties and replace hydraulic lines.
• Engage with customers on maintenance status weekly.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Hydraulics theory

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MAXIMO

DPAS

Job description

Overview

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic job at Amentum. Anchorage, AK. The Heavy Vehicle Mechanic operates, repairs, maintains, and function tests heavy power construction equipment such as compressors, pumps, hoists, shovels, trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, scrapers, motor graders, skid steers, backhoe, dump trucks and various flightline support vehicles and associated equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts Mobile Maintenance duties. Replace and repair hydraulic lines, pneumatic equipment, air conditioning systems, wheels/tires, wipers, and light bulbs.
• Perform heavy equipment maintenance activities including installation, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Disassemble and reassemble engines and mechanical units to inspect and diagnose parts using computerized test equipment, calibration devices, gauges, etc.
• Replace and rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins, seals, and bearings.
• Perform operator care such as washing, vacuuming, and cleaning.
• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
• Ensures proper care and maintenance of equipment; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collect vehicle and equipment data; conduct 100% inventory annually.
• Engage with customers and mission partners on maintenance status weekly.
• Coordinate parts and services with vendors daily.
• Input data in maintenance system and perform work order processing in computerized maintenance management system daily (i.e. MAXIMO and DPAS).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Licensed or trained to operate applicable items of heavy equipment.
• Must be experienced in the repair of major systems.
• Prefer motor vehicle air conditioning certification and experience.
• Specialized knowledge and skills in diesel and heavy automotive repair and maintenance.
• Skilled in replacing major components and parts on construction equipment.
• Practical understanding of theory of hydraulics (Pascal Theory), pulley, and gear ratio.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research on the computer.
• Prefer knowledge of US military heavy vehicles and equipment, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), military regulations standards, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Physical requirements include prolonged standing, moderate walking, repeated bending, and climbing, overhead work, working in cramped positions, lifting, pulling and pushing weights up to 100 pounds. Good vision (corrected or uncorrected) and good hearing (with or without a hearing aid) is required. Work inside and outside in various weather conditions, subject to rapid changes in temperature due to nature of work. Hazards include danger from gas fumes, falls, electric shock and burns, cuts and bruises. Must have normal color vision. When performing work, responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the activity, including the wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture wherein all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.