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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Inspect, repair, and maintain Army tactical vehicles, heavy equipment, and MHE at turn‑in site.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform repairs and adjustments on engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems. • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system faults. • Maintain work orders, parts requisitions, and job completion records in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS. • Assist supply and property accountability staff in updating records for equipment condition codes. • Conduct vehicle services (PMCS, lubrication, part replacement) to maintain serviceability. • Use proper PPE, tools, and test equipment when working on Army vehicles and equipment. • Ensure compliance with Army safety standards and environmental regulations when servicing equipment. • Follow all OSHA, Army, and company safety standards during maintenance operations. • Perform technical inspections on heavy equipment, tactical vehicles, and MHE during the turn-in process. • Ensure compliance with HAZMAT handling, storage, and disposal requirements. • Coordinate with supply technicians and inspectors during mass turn-in events. • Provide technical expertise on equipment serviceability and condition coding. • Identify unserviceable or non-repairable equipment and prepare appropriate documentation for disposition. • Record inspections, maintenance, and repairs using Army-approved forms and systems (DA Form 2404/5988-E, GCSS-Army). • Assist in preparing vehicles and heavy equipment for shipment, transfer, or long-term storage. • Service and maintain MHE (e.g., forklifts, cranes, loaders, rough terrain equipment). • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with Army TMs, DA PAM 750-8, and AR 750-1.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸engine repair
- ▸fault diagnosis
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸technical inspections
- ▸condition coding
- ▸gcss‑army
What You Bring
• Army logistics systems such as GCSS-Army. • Ability to operate MHE and obtain Army licensing (OF 346) as required. • Must have a valid State of North Carolina driver's license and proof of insurance. • Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in heavy equipment or military maintenance preferred. • Must be able to travel within the U.S. • Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS). • Ability to read and interpret Army TMs, schematics, and technical drawings. • Must have a Real ID. • Prior U.S. Army or contractor experience with tactical vehicles, combat systems, or MHE strongly preferred. • Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills. • 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic on military or heavy equipment. • Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Requirements
- ▸gcss-army
- ▸mhe
- ▸pmcs
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸3-5 years
- ▸diagnostics
Work Environment
Onsite