Technician Field

PlanIT Group, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a hands-on diesel mechanic to assemble, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems on military vehicles at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role includes testing and documenting results, interpreting diagrams, and performing maintenance across several platforms.

Responsibilities include fault isolation, component replacement, and readiness support for vehicles such as HIMARS and M270.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with gasoline and diesel engines and the ability to troubleshoot vehicle powertrain systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment per schematics and work instructions.
• Operate test equipment and document results in prescribed format.
• Perform calibration, alignment checks, and select parts for modifications or replacements.
• Provide hands-on mechanical support for HIMARS, M270, and other military vehicles, including preventive maintenance and fault isolation.

Skills

Diesel engines

Powertrain troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Maintenance manuals

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Position Address: Building 5664 Stewart Road. Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment, components, and systems in accordance with schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal work instructions.
• Operate test equipment, conduct functional and performance tests, and document results in the prescribed format.
• Perform precise calibration and alignment checks; execute modifications, part replacements, and preparation of required compounds and solutions.
• Provide hands on mechanical support for HIMARS, M270, and other military vehicles, including preventative maintenance, fault isolation, and repair of diesel and gasoline power train systems.

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with gasoline and diesel engines; proven troubleshooting ability on vehicle power train systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance manuals.

Desired Experience

• Prior experience as a diesel mechanic on heavy duty equipment (e.g., bulldozers, large industrial diesel engines).
• Demonstrated work on military platforms such as M270, HIMARS, HUMVEE, or comparable tactical vehicles.

No prior experience is required; on the job training will be provided for qualified candidates

This position requires safety shoes

contractor selected will need to eventually get forklift physical and license during assignment

After several months on assignment, this role may require the candidate to operate a forklift.