Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Akima
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 36.08+Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Leadership","Organizational skills","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Teamwork","Communication","Recordkeeping"]

Serve as a subject-matter expert for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Army ground support equipment (GSE) and material handling equipment (MHE) at a contractor-managed turn-in site. Ensure equipment is compliant with Army technical manuals, safe and serviceable, and documented for property accountability using DA forms and GCSS-Army. Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs, support turn-in/shipment readiness, and follow OSHA, Army, and company safety policies.

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Akima
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Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

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Job Summary

Serve as a subject-matter expert for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Army ground support equipment (GSE) and material handling equipment (MHE) at a contractor-managed turn-in site. Ensure equipment is compliant with Army technical manuals, safe and serviceable, and documented for property accountability using DA forms and GCSS-Army. Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs, support turn-in/shipment readiness, and follow OSHA, Army, and company safety policies.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform inspections and diagnostics on GSE and MHE during turn-in processing.
  • •Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance per Army standards and applicable technical manuals.
  • •Service and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including generators, power distribution equipment, hydraulic test stands, tow bars, jacks, and lifting devices.
  • •Troubleshoot faults using Army-approved diagnostic tools; replace worn/damaged components and return equipment to serviceable condition when authorized.
  • •Document maintenance and inspection results, update condition codes and records (A–H) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, and tag/segregate unserviceable equipment for disposition.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 36.08
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401k

Key Requirements

  • •3–5 years of hands-on experience maintaining GSE or MHE in an Army or contractor environment.
  • •Familiarity with Army maintenance standards, technical manuals (TMs), and property accountability requirements.
  • •Experience with preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) for GSE/MHE.
  • •Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems using Army-approved diagnostic tools.
  • •Proficiency documenting maintenance and inspection results, including understanding condition codes and Army logistics systems like GCSS-Army.
Experience:3-5 yearsArmy
Education:High School
Skills:LeadershipOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeamworkCommunicationRecordkeeping
Languages:English
Tech Stack:DA Form 2404DA Form 5988-EGCSS-ArmyISO 9001:2015Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookTMsSchematics

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Public Trust

Company Brief

Akima
Provides government and commercial clients with mission-critical services including operations & maintenance, logistics, IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and staffing solutions across defense, federal, and infrastructure markets.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 1996
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