Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

C2 ALASKA, LLC

Concord, CA

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Fueler performs the full range of repair and modification work on heavy equipment and military vehicles to include but not limited to commercial, non-tactical, tactical and tracked vehicles, passenger cars, trucks, forklift trucks, warehouse tractors, large missile carrying tanks, tank retrievers, tanks, multi-wheel drive vehicles with standard or automatic transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance actions in accordance with AR 750-1, Army Materiel Maintenance Policy, and conducted in accordance with The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) as outlined in DA PAM 750-8, DA PAM 750-1, AR 710-2, DA PAM 710-2-2, applicable LIS publications, other Governmental regulations and directives as applicable, installation policies and procedures, and accepted industry standards for the safe and efficient operation of equipment repair and supporting functions.
• Responsible for refueling various vehicles and equipment, Locomotives, forklifts and light towers. They ensure that the vehicles and equipment have the necessary fuel to operate efficiently and safely.
• Operating fueling equipment, such as fuel trucks, pumps, and hoses.
• Checking and recording fuel levels of vehicles and equipment before and after refueling.
• Inspecting and maintaining fueling equipment, tanks, and fuel storage areas.
• Test, inspect, repair, service, maintain, transport, and process / de-process commercial or tactical equipment.
• Perform PMCS in accordance with TM 10 / 20-series manuals and Lubrication Orders (LO) to include all before, during, and after checks.
• Perform welding and minor body repair.
• Perform a complete engine diagnosis on all engine systems and components.
• Replace and adjust tracks, road wheels, road wheel bearings, idler wheels, idler bearings, and oil seals; replaces suspension arms, torsion bars, and stabilizer bars.
• Repair braking systems by repairing hydraulic systems, including master cylinders.
• Repair and adjust power and mechanical steering systems as required.
• Determine nature and extent of repairs required and performs major and minor repair on engines, power transmissions, transfers and related electrical, fuel, hydraulic, wheel, and engine assemblies.
• Use technical manuals and other publications to identify and order repair parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using testing equipment such as compression testers, motor analyzers, test meters, micrometers and gauges.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Military or civilian training in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, helper, or apprentice.
• Possess and maintain a current California Driver's License.
• Class A or B CDL required with Hazmat and tanker Endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience on military equipment preferred.
• Understanding of different types of fuel, safety procedures, and fueling equipment.
• Have a full understanding of two- and four-cycle engine operation.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all engine systems.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) for computer access

Physical Demands : (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

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.

Estimated Salary / Wage

Up to USD $37.29 / Hr.