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Sr Heavy Equipment Mechanic FLEX - Military Veterans

at Amentum

Purpose: Perform the full range of heavy wheeled equipment maintenance repairs. Works as part of a team; possible deployment may be required to other sites to perform inspections and repairs on equipment that is either being issued out to or returned from using Units; overtime work hours may be required.

Positions Reporting to this Function: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfill each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Diagnoses system malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct deficiencies for the following types of military heavy equipment but not limited to: PLS (M1120A4 M1075,) LHS (M1074's). HEMMTs (M984A4, M978A4, Etc.) FMTVs (M1078-M1089A1P2) STRYKERs, (JLTV's (1278, 1280A1) and Trailers for equipment i.e., M1076. M1082, M1095, M870 series to include Flat racks.

  • Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using Technical Manuals (TM).

  • Performs annual service on equipment fleet.

  • Performs a full range of overhaul, repair, and service on all Heavy Wheeled equipment maintenance at the Field and Sustainment level of Maintenance.

  • Inspects, repairs, and replaces components, engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies.

  • Identifies parts in repair manuals and places order request for needed parts.

  • Performs maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on various pieces of wheeled equipment including but not limited to military and civilian engineer equipment.

  • Able to read and understand Hydraulic and Electric diagrams and schematics.

  • Has experience in hydraulic hose fabrication.

  • Can mentor and teach subordinate mechanic to improve technical ability.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Maintain a daily timesheet and daily manning report and ensuring times are accurate.

  • All APS-2 contractor mechanics are required to provide their own basic mechanics tool set.


Qualification & Experience Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
  • High School graduate or equivalent.

  • 3-5 years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic is required.

  • Military experience preferred.

  • ASE certification preferred or other Civilian training or certificates.

  • Must be able to meet and maintain all base access security requirements.

  • Specialized knowledge and skills:

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

  • Must have the ability to analyze and interpret U.S. Army Technical Manuals with relation to vehicle maintenance and repair.

  • Knowledge of GCCS-A, FEDLOG and office program is plus.

  • Will be required to obtain a military driver's license (OF 346).


Additional Requirements:
1) LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A

2) PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Stooping, sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds by themselves-51+ with the assistance of another person, touching dexterity (hand and finger), carrying, clear seeing-general, close vision, color perception, clear speech, driving vehicle, moving objects.

  • Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively up to a 48-hour work week.

  • Must be able to endure long hours (overtime as required).


3) WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to situations where risk of electrical shock and vibration exist. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

  • May be required to deploy on missions on short notice at the direction of the PMO.


Disclaimer: This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg

Amentum

Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.

We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems. 

We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!

Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.

Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.

What happens after I apply? 

First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate. 

 

 

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