1482 - Engineering Technician IV

Job Description

Job Description

EWA Warrior Services, Sigma Defense company, is seeking a part-time, on-call Engineering Technician at Fort Johnson, LA to support our unit rotation schedules. The frequency of work can be 7 to 10 times a year for approximately 1500 hours, or more, many of which are overtime hours. Shift hours will vary with mission requirements.

Our Surge Technicians can work 14 consecutive days during unit rotations, and we support up to 10 rotations per year at the Fort Johnson location.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled : Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• Must be able to work outside on the range throughout the year where temperatures and weather conditions vary.
• Physical requirements include :
• Standing (45%)
• Walking (25%)
• Sitting (20%)
• Reaching (5%)
• Lifting 50 - 100 pounds independently or with the assistance of others (5%)
• Crouching in tight spaces inside unit vehicle (10%)
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime when called to work. Call-ins may be short notice, but shifts are required to support test missions.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Due to real-world, war-time environments, Technicians must be able to handle combat simulation and maneuvering exercises.
• Technicians are exposed to loud noises including explosive devices, live gun fire / ammunitions firing war-time simulation, and loud noises generated from inside military vehicles during missions, troop support, and while working on the range.
• Experience working with the US Government or Military is preferred.
• Knowledgeable with networking and component configuration set-up and troubleshooting.
• Work experience as a technician in any of the following fields is a plus :
• Mechanic
• Electrician
• Communications Systems Repairman
• Hydraulic / Pneumatic System Repairman
• CDL Holder
• A current Driver's License is required as the Technician must be insured through the company's vehicle insurance policy while operating company, government, and or rental vehicles during working hours through the duration of employment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education Requirements :

Computer Programs / Software Experience :

Clearance Level :

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities (Not all-inclusive) :

Compensation : $21.11 per hour.

Benefits

Health and Welfare :