Akima
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Responsibilities
- Equipment Inspection & Maintenance:
- Perform technical inspections on heavy equipment, tactical vehicles, and MHE.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system faults.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with Army TMs, DA PAM 750-8, and AR 750-1.
- Ensure compliance with Army safety standards and environmental regulations when servicing equipment.
- Repair & Servicing:
- Perform repairs and adjustments on engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems.
- Service and maintain MHE (e.g., forklifts, cranes, loaders, rough terrain equipment).
- Conduct vehicle services (PMCS, lubrication, part replacement) to maintain serviceability.
- Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects. Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
- Replace defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
- Repair light, medium and heavy equipment and vehicles as well as small tractor type equipment, skid steers and handheld equipment and mowers supporting ground maintenance operations.
- Ensure work orders when complete are properly filled out and returned to work management.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Follow all OSHA, Army, and company safety standards during maintenance operations.
- Use proper PPE, tools, and test equipment when working on Army vehicles and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with HAZMAT handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic on military or heavy equipment.
- U.S. Army maintenance standards and technical manuals.
- Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS).
- Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret Army TMs, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to operate MHE and obtain Army licensing (OF 346) as required.
- Possess a current and valid State driver's license.
- Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
- Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.
Desired Qualifications
- Technical training in heavy equipment or military maintenance.
- Prior U.S. Army or contractor experience with tactical vehicles, combat systems, or MHE equipment.
- Army logistics systems such as GCSS-Army.
- Commercial driver's license for the type of vehicle being operated.
- Some computer skills.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
- The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.