Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic Ft. Carson

General Dynamics Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $31.54

Annual bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic at Fort Carson to maintain and service Stryker vehicles, ensuring readiness for the brigade's mission. The role requires inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical systems in a demanding field environment.

You will perform PMCS, read schematics, and use special tools and BITE equipment, while coordinating with field, shop, and office teams. Strong communication and safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanical experience on tactical/combat vehicles, Stryker experience preferred
• Documentation of commercial training or equivalent experience accepted
• Ability to work in confined spaces and varied facilities, indoors and outdoors
• Must work independently and collaborate across field, shop and office environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willing to gain/maintain access to Fort Carson and other bases, and secure clearance if applicable

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting on Stryker Family of Vehicles for faults, failures and deficiencies
• Use data transfer equipment to read/write software configurations
• Identify parts via IETM, schematics and cross-reference by vehicle configuration
• Conduct PMCS on Stryker vehicles
• Troubleshoot and repair automotive systems including engine, transmission, cooling, fuel, exhaust, driveline and suspension using BITE and other tools
• Repair LRUs, disassemble/replace worn parts and test per documentation
• Diagnose hydraulic system issues across variants
• Maintain documentation and paperwork related to duties
• Operate computers and Microsoft software
• Maintain control of special tools and equipment

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Stryker vehicle knowledge

MS Office

Documentation

Education

Commercial training or experience

Tools

IETM manuals

Diagnostics tools (BITE)

Vehicle schematics

Job description

Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic Ft. Carson

Responsibilities for this Position

Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic Ft. Carson

Job Description

About GDLS:General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world. Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges. Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

About the Role: The Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic provides essential daily maintenance support to the Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Fort Carson. This critical role ensures the operational readiness and reliability of the Stryker Combat Vehicles, which are vital to the brigade's mission success. Responsibilities include conducting routine inspections, performing diagnostics, and executing timely repairs to address any mechanical issues.

Position Description:

• Perform trouble shooting on Stryker Family of Vehicles for specific faults, failures, and deficiencies.
• Ability to utilize download equipment to transfer and read data to manage software configuration.
• Understand and describe acronyms related to turret and related LRU systems.
• Identify parts through IETM, Schematics and cross reference based on vehicle configuration.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on family of Stryker Vehicles.
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions in automotive systems (power-pack) engine, transmission, cooling, fuel, exhaust, driveline, and suspension using built in test equipment (BITE), test equipment and/or manual troubleshooting procedures (MTPs), common and special tools and applicable technical documentation.
• Repair sub-systems and components, line replacement units (LRUs) of the Stryker. Perform maintenance steps to accomplish repairs will include disassembling, removing, and replacing worn/ damaged/defective part(s), adjusting, reassembling, and testing using applicable technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions in hydraulic systems common to all Stryker or unique to variants of the Stryker vehicle.
• Complete maintenance and administrative forms and other paperwork related to performance of duties.
• Skilled in computer operation and Microsoft operating systems. (Word, EXCEL and Power-point)
• Maintain accountability of special tools, test equipment and property and ensuring proper use of personnel protective equipment as deemed appropriate.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience performing maintenance on tactical/combat vehicles, with Stryker heavy vehicle experience preferred (91B, 91S, 63S, 63W or 63B MCMLAV III desirable.
• Documented commercial training and/or experience acceptable in lieu of military vehicle experience
• Occasional work in confined space within vehicle interior.
  Work in improved and unimproved maintenance facilities as well as field environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and organize/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work effectively in a collaborative structure to include field, office, and shop environments both on and off military installations.
• Must be able to foster and enhance teaming environment
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, & Power Point.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks within multiple work stations.
• Demonstrated good housekeeping skills and ability to convey such practices to team members.
• Ability to work extensive extended hours in a fast paced, challenging, high pressure environment.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to Ft. Carson and other military bases assigned to or where work is to be performed.
• Must meet and maintain ASR guidelines for driver's station entry as described in Standard Practice 2-644 .
• Ability to maintain US Passport required
• Ability to be issued and maintain a Class B CDL
• Ability to be issued and maintain company AMEX card required
• Ability to deploy where and when needed to support fielding missions CONUS and OCONUS required
• Must be a U.S. person
• Ability to gain and maintain Secret Clearance if applicable
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 50lbs

What we Offer:

• Position Hourly Rate: $31.54, internal applicants are eligible for experience premium.
• Position Incentive: Hired applicant may be eligible to receive an annual bonus.
• Benefits Offered: Employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for the SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate, which will vary, based on the employees choice of benefit elections. The SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate ranges from $0.00 to $5.09.

Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 56 hours of sick time per year and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.