Mission-Ready Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic

UIC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Heavy Truck Mechanic to perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on heavy‑duty vehicles and equipment located on a military installation. The role covers diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and diagnostics, ensuring safe and mission-ready assets.

Responsibilities include inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, testing, and road‑testing vehicles, while adhering to manuals, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• CDL with passenger endorsements required or may be required for assigned duties.
• Two years or more experience repairing heavy‑duty trucks, diesel vehicles, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and work orders.
• Experience operating diagnostic equipment and common repair tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance checks on heavy‑duty trucks, generators, tractors, trailers, and other equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, steering, suspension, brakes, electrical and fuel systems.
• Inspects vehicles for worn or defective components and documents issues.
• Uses diagnostic equipment, tests instruments, and tools to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical problems.
• Removes, repairs, replaces, and installs components and assemblies on vehicles/generators.
• Performs road tests and operational checks to verify repairs.
• Maintains proper handling/disposal of hazardous materials and keeps areas safe.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsements

Diesel engines knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Wiring diagrams reading

Diagnostic tools use

Manuals interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Heavy Truck Mechanic to perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on heavy‑duty vehicles and equipment located on a military installation. The role covers diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and diagnostics, ensuring safe and mission-ready assets.

Responsibilities include inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, testing, and road‑testing vehicles, while adhering to manuals, safety, and environmental requirements.