Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Inspector

Akima; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Technical Inspector/Lead for Fort Hood, TX. Candidate will analyze malfunctions, repair power equipment, and lead a team in maintenance tasks, including welding and coordinating safety standards.

Requires 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of AR 750-1, good communication skills, and ability to pass background checks. On-site with potential overtime and outdoor exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Knowledgeable in U.S. Army maintenance procedures and AR 750-1.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• CAC eligibility and Tier-1 Investigation favorable.
• Must bring and use own tools.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds and perform demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment (cranes, scrapers, bulldozers, etc.).
• Operates and inspects machines to diagnose defects, disassembles/reassembles equipment, tests overhauled equipment.
• Welds broken parts and may supervise others in cleaning, assembling/disassembling equipment; maintains mining machinery.
• Lead duties including personnel accountability, timekeeping, reporting, and safety compliance.
• Work indoors and outdoors; overtime possible; exposure to heat, dust, cold, and weather.

Skills

5+ years heavy equipment maintenance

Army maintenance procedures (AR 750-1)

Verbal and written communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED

ASE Certification (desired)

U.S. Army 91 series MOS qualification or civilian equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Technical Inspector/Lead for Fort Hood, TX. Candidate will analyze malfunctions, repair power equipment, and lead a team in maintenance tasks, including welding and coordinating safety standards.

Requires 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of AR 750-1, good communication skills, and ability to pass background checks. On-site with potential overtime and outdoor exposure.