Purpose and Scope:  

The Heavy Vehicle Mechanic operates, repairs, maintains, and function tests heavy power construction equipment such as compressors, pumps, hoists, shovels, trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, scrapers, motor graders, skid steers, backhoe, dump trucks and various flightline support vehicles and associated equipment.  

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Conducts Mobile Maintenance duties. Replace and repair hydraulic lines, pneumatic equipment, air conditioning systems, wheels/tires, wipers, and light bulbs.  

• Perform heavy equipment maintenance activities including installation, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance. 

• Disassemble and reassemble engines and mechanical units to inspect and diagnose parts using computerized test equipment, calibration devices, gauges, etc. 

• Replace and rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins, seals, and bearings.  

• Perform operator care such washing, vacuuming, and cleaning.  

• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires. 

• Ensures proper care and maintenance of equipment; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. 

Administrative Responsibilities: 

• Collects vehicle and equipment data; conducts 100% inventory annually.  

• Engages with customers and mission partners on maintenance status weekly.  

• Coordinate parts and services with vendors daily.  

• Inputs data in maintenance system and perform work order processing in computerized maintenance management system daily (i.e. MAXIMO and DPAS).  

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining heavy equipment. 

• Licensed or trained to operate applicable items of heavy equipment.  

• Must be experienced in the repair of major systems. 

• Prefer motor vehicle air conditioning certification and experience.  

• Specialized knowledge and skills in diesel and heavy automotive repair and maintenance.  

• Skilled in replacing major components and parts on construction equipment.  

• Practical understanding of theory of hydraulics (Pascal Theory), pulley, and gear ratio.  

• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.  

• Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research on the computer.  

• Prefer knowledge of US military heavy vehicles and equipment, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), military regulations standards, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements  

• Must be able to speak, read and write English. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance. 

• NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.