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Akima Support Operations Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Model, Colorado
Position Summary: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools. This worker operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
MAJOR JOB ACTIVITES: 1. Performs the full range of overhaul, repair and service of combat vehicles, material handling equipment and heavy combat/engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment levels of maintenance. Ensures quality of work and required tools and materials are to be used.
Ensures work is complete and conforms to standards and requirements IAW technical manuals, ETM'S, and local SOPs.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions, conduct repairs and services FMC.
Worker will also repair forklifts, bucket loaders, excavators, motor graders, VAC trucks, tractors, lawn cutting equipment and water tankers.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and understand electrical, hydraulic schematics, and use scanners on commercial vehicle fleets.
Performs initial, in-process and final inspections of work orders.
Assures that equipment and supplies are utilized properly.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead mechanic.
EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED: Diagnostic and test equipment; multi-meters, scanner, test set, material handling equipment, hand tools, test stands, and special tools,.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School graduate or equivalent with training in equipment maintenance and management procedures at the DS/GS level of maintenance.
Experience: 3 to 5 years, experience in equipment maintenance at the journeyman level. Commercial experience on Heavy/light vehicles.
Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver's License prior to starting or by 30 days after employment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC. Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.
WAGE: $31.14/ Hr
SHIFT: Full Time Regular Job
JOB SITE: Pinon Canyon, Model, CO
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).