JLTV Lead Mechanic & Senior Technician

Akima; Fort Cavazos (TX); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $28.38

Health & Welfare: $5.09 hourly

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, JLTV Lead (JLTV Wheeled Mechanic 91B) to service and lead maintenance for wheeled vehicles at Fort Hood, Texas.

The role entails inspecting engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and fuel systems, performing repairs, and supervising a team. Administrative duties include timekeeping, reports, and safety compliance. U.S. Army MOS 91 or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years maintenance experience in Mechanical Maintenance or a combination of Mechanical Maintenance and General Technical.
• Ability to climb up the back of JLTV.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 Investigation result and obtain and maintain a CAC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of wheeled vehicles, including engines, transmissions, power train components, hydraulic systems, and fuel system components.
• Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs to keep vehicles in optimal condition.
• Inspect, adjust, and test parts and systems to ensure functionality.
• Supervise and professionally develop subordinates.
• Handle maintenance-related administrative tasks, including record-keeping and reporting.
• Plan work area layout for efficiency and safety.
• Conduct on-the-job training.
• Identification as LEAD, adds administrative duties to the standard labor category. Administrative duties include personnel accountability, timekeeping, drafting and submitting reports, creating a safety culture, and enforcing company/contract requirements and standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Own tools

Drug test

Background screening

CAC access

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, JLTV Lead (JLTV Wheeled Mechanic 91B) to service and lead maintenance for wheeled vehicles at Fort Hood, Texas.

The role entails inspecting engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and fuel systems, performing repairs, and supervising a team. Administrative duties include timekeeping, reports, and safety compliance. U.S. Army MOS 91 or equivalent preferred.